Seminar held for World Mental Health Day
Safe Work Australia held a seminar about mentally healthy workplaces, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
The panel discussion featured some of the world’s leading voices on WHS and mental health. Participants outlined some practical steps and insights, focusing on the critical issues and practical, effective ideas to help organisations build a mentally healthy workplace.
The panellists included:
- Eldeen Pozniak, CEO of Pozniak Safety Associates (Canada)
- Jamie Toth, Senior Consultant at Actrua
- Teegan Modderman, Manager of Psychological Health Unit at Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
This seminar complements Safe Work Australia’s national guide on work-related psychological health and safety.
The seminar is also available as a podcast.
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