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Live Webinar: Mental Wellness Matters: Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Disability Services

Disability service providers often face psychosocial hazards that can impact both staff and clients. Understanding these risks and implementing strategies to promote mental wellness is crucial. This webinar will explore these challenges, offer solutions for looking after your work
PRESENTED BY Belinda Winter Partner - Cooper Grace Ward , Brisbane

Date/Time

Tuesday 27th May 2025
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 11am to 12pm
SA & NT: 10.30am to 11.30am
WA: 9am to 10am

About the Webinar

Disability service providers often face psychosocial hazards that can impact both staff and clients. Understanding these risks and implementing strategies to promote mental wellness is crucial. This webinar will explore these challenges, offer solutions for looking after your workforce, and provide insights into the recent High Court decision of Kosorov and its implications for the sector. It covers:

  • Understanding psychosocial hazards:
    • definition and examples of psychosocial hazards in disability services
    • common stressors and their impact on staff well-being and client care
    • effects of psychosocial hazards on mental health and workplace morale
    • legal implications for non-compliance
  • Promoting workforce well-being:
    • strategies to support mental health and resilience among staff
    • implementing mental wellness programs and resources
    • importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment
  • The High Court decision of Kosorov:
    • overview of the Kosorov case and its significance
    • key legal principles and their implications for disability service providers
    • how the decision impacts workplace policies and practices
  • Developing a comprehensive mental health strategy:
    • steps to create and implement a mental health and wellness plan
    • regular assessments and proactive measures to mitigate psychosocial risks
    • training and education for staff to recognize and address psychosocial hazards

Presented By

Belinda Winter
Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Brisbane, QLD

Belinda is a workplace relations lawyer, specialising in employment, industrial relations, discrimination and safety law, providing strategic advice, support and representation to employers.

Belinda is the Chair of the Queensland Law Society Wellbeing Working Group, an Executive and Leadership Coach, public speaker, workplace trainer, qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a qualified and practicing mediator.

Belinda has been listed in Best Lawyers Australia for Labour and Employment every year since 2013 and has been recognised for her work in workplace wellbeing in a variety of annual awards.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for disability service providers - Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Certificate

Registered live webinar delegates will receive a CPD certificate for attendance at this webinar. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.

While TEN takes all reasonable care to include accurate and up-to-date information regarding CPD category classifications and compliance obligations, information regarding CPD point allocation are provided as a guide only. Allocation of CPD points is subject to the CPD requirements of your jurisdiction, personal circumstances and professional requirements. You are solely responsible for determining whether a particular product is appropriate for your CPD requirements.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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