Psych Health and Safety Podcast

In this episode, we chat with returning guest Ian Firth, State Inspector, and first-time guest Jim Kelly, Director Health & Safe Design at SafeWork New South Wales. They update us on the progress of the NSW Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy and the Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work. We chat about the WHS Regulations for psychosocial risk management that NSW have recently adopted, and we hear about an Enforceable Undertaking relating to occupational violence in healthcare.

In this episode, regular co-hosts Jason and Joelle introduce the FlourishDx Psych Health & Safety Catalyst Program, outline the progress of the first cohort of participating organisations, and share information about the upcoming February intake (listen out for some exciting news and a special offer). To find out more about the Catalyst Program contact support@flourishdx.com

In this episode, we chat with Bryce Ridgeway, Inspector of Mines - Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Western Australian Department of Mines Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS). Bryce takes us through the three recently published Codes of Practice relating to psychological health and safety. He summarises each of the Codes, explains the drivers behind their development, the decision to publish three rather than one, and why certain focus areas were chosen.

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In this crossover episode with Neon Shed, regular co-host Jason van Schie is interviewed by Nicole Turnbull. They start by discussing why organisations don't prioritise mental health and wellbeing and the associated consequences. They then talk about the gaps that need to be addressed in order to introduce psychological health and safety. This includes some of the gaps Jason and his team at FlourishDx are trying to address for large enterprises by harnessing technology.

In this episode we chat with Peta Mercieca, Director, Occupational Violence (OV) Prevention and Management and WHS Projects at Canberra Health Services. Peta explains why OV is a complex psychosocial hazard affecting not only staff, but also patients and their families. She discusses the challenges of balancing employee safety with patient safety, then shares the approach taken by Canberra Health Services in developing and implementing an OV Strategy.

In this clip, we catch up with repeat guest Dr Rebecca Michalak to discuss a recent article published in HRD Magazine titled "HR is Not Your Friend". Bec shares her thoughts on how the HR Function typically positions itself within an organisation, argues that this positioning is actually detrimental to both the business and its employees, and offers some suggestions about how HR can "get a seat at the table". https://www.hcamag.com/au/news/general/hr-is-not-your-friend/416868 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bystanders-rule-bullshit-cultures-voice-psychological-michalak/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-lies-beneath-why-psychological-injury-claims-tip-michalak/

In this EXPERT SERIES episode, co-hosts Jason and Joelle chat about a new workplace mental health benchmarking tool that will be launched in October. They discuss the drivers behind the benchmarking tool, the methodology used to develop the tool, and how organisations can get involved in the first round of benchmarking. https://mentalhealthbenchmark.com/

In this episode we chat with Brian Henderson, Founder at Whole Business Wellness. Brian shares some insights into the workplace mental health space in Hong Kong. He offers advice on how to encourage boards and executives to think more systematically about mental health at work, and we discuss the psychological benefits of creating a more inclusive culture in the workplace.

In this episode, we chat with Graeme Cowan, Board Director of RUOK? and co-founder of WeCARE365. Graeme shares with us the origins and objectives of RUOK? Day, how companies typically engage with it, and offers advice for organisations to have a greater impact through their RUOK initiatives. He takes us through his new product, WeCare365, and we chat about practical steps organisations can take to provide accommodations to keep employees in work while reducing the risk of further health issues. https://www.ruok.org.au/ https://wecare365.com.au/