Work-life balance still out of reach, according to report
26 September, 2012The Australian Work and Life Index survey has revealed that Australians’ work-life outcomes have not improved over the last five years.
How local governments can reduce drug and alcohol abuse
25 September, 2012A DrugInfo seminar, to be held in Melbourne, will discuss the need for local governments to curb the use of excessive alcohol and illicit drug use.
Grant funds youth self-harm reduction study
25 September, 2012The auDA Foundation board has funded 12 projects this year, including one to help reduce youth self-harm.
Reducing falls in the workplace
24 September, 2012WorkCover NSW will hold a free webinar on 27 September to help businesses prevent work-related falls.
Closing date extended for Safety Ambassador of the Year Award
21 September, 2012The closing date for the Safe Work Australia 2012 award has been moved a week and will now be 1 October.
The business of reducing work-related road crashes
20 September, 2012The International Conference on Occupational Safety in Transport will be held from 20-21 September on the Gold Coast, Qld.
National occupational licensing reforms discussed at roundtable
19 September, 2012Ai Group has attended a roundtable with government ministers to discuss occupation licensing system reforms.
Will the next Safety Ambassador of the Year be you?
19 September, 2012Safe Work Australia is looking for the next Safety Ambassador of the Year. The award coincides with the Safe Work Australia Week in October.
Information sessions held at Safe Work Week
19 September, 2012Safe Work Australia Week will have over 80 information sessions available that will provide ‘how to’ information across a broad range of workplace health and safety topics.
Have your say on mine health and safety
19 September, 2012The NSW Mine Safety Advisory Council (MSAC) has released draft strategic actions for public comment.
Registrations open for 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar
18 September, 2012The 2012 Electrical Engineering Safety Seminar will be held 7-8 November at Darling Harbour.
Extension for Regulatory Impact Statements
18 September, 2012The closing date for consultation on Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) for all occupational areas has been extended.
Increased weekly benefits for seriously injured workers
18 September, 2012940 men and women, who have been seriously injured at work, will receive increased weekly benefits from WorkCover.
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Week
18 September, 2012The Australian Government and Red Cross are urging the community to be prepared for the summer disaster season.
Man found dead after workplace accident
18 September, 2012A workplace fatality has occurred at Inco Ships ship management company in Whyalla.