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Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program

Free psychosocial risk assessment and management support for Victorian small and medium businesses

About the program

The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program is a free initiative to help small and medium-sized Victorian businesses to identify and manage psychosocial risks. This will reduce the risk of mental injuries and build mentally healthy and high-performing workplaces.

Delivered by AP Psychology & Consulting Services in partnership with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the program provides expert guidance and digital tools tailored to the needs of each business.

Over the next 12 months, the program will work directly with 300 eligible businesses.

We highly recommend AP Psychology and Consulting Services for psychosocial Risk Management.

Spomenka Krizmanic - Senior Manager Health & SafetyLa Trobe University

Their expertise in mental health and psychological health & safety is exceptional.

Marissa Kyriacou - Manager Online Learning & DevelopmentInstitute of Public Accountants

What you’ll receive (at no cost)

  • Dedicated AP Psychology & Consulting Services Consultant to support you through the full program
  • A co-designed psychological health and safety action plan with targeted controls
  • Validated psychosocial risk assessment, aligned with ISO 45003 and the common psychosocial hazards identified by WorkSafe Victoria
  • Micro-learning modules for leaders and staff aligned to your workplace’s psychosocial risk profile through TM Thrive
  • Access to the TM Thrive Platform with clear insights into your psychosocial risk profile and controls
  • Ongoing consultation to implement the psychological health and safety action plan

Who can participate?

To be eligible, a business must:

  • Have fewer than 200 employees
  • Be based in Victoria
  • Hold a current WorkCover policy within Victoria
  • Employ workers located in Victoria
  • Have a low level of maturity in workplace psychosocial safety

Why businesses join

Many organisations choose this program to:

  • Identify and manage psychosocial risks in the workplace before incidents occur
  • Develop a psychologically healthy and safe workplace
  • Follow the risk management approach for addressing psychosocial hazards
  • Improve employee retention, wellbeing, culture and productivity

Register your interest

Spots are limited!
Submit your details now to check eligibility and secure your place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Psychosocial Risk Assessment?

A psychosocial risk assessment is a structured process used to identify, evaluate, and manage workplace factors that may negatively impact employees’ psychological health and wellbeing. These factors, known as psychosocial hazards, can include excessive workload, poor leadership, bullying, unclear job roles, and lack of recognition or support.

How long does the program take?

Initial onboarding takes just a few minutes. The complete program is run over the course of approximately 4 months.

Is there any cost to participate?

No. The program is fully funded by WorkSafe Victoria for eligible businesses.

What support is available for regional or remote businesses?

The program is fully accessible online, with additional consultation for businesses identified as high-risk.

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