Workplace Psychosocial Awareness Training
Psychosocial Awareness Training: Empowering Workplace Wellness
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving workplace landscape, the importance of mental health and psychological wellbeing has never been greater. At Work Safety Hub, we are proud to offer our Psychosocial Awareness Training—a tailored program designed to equip your organisation with the knowledge and practical tools needed to identify, manage, and reduce psychosocial hazards at work.
This training forms part of our broader commitment to creating safer, healthier, and more resilient workplaces by addressing the often-overlooked human and organisational factors that influence wellbeing, performance, and safety outcomes.
Why Psychosocial Awareness Matters
Understanding the Risks
Psychosocial hazards such as work-related stress, bullying, harassment, poor organisational culture, and unclear job roles are increasingly recognised as significant contributors to workplace harm. Left unaddressed, these risks can lead to:
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Reduced employee engagement and morale
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Increased absenteeism and presenteeism
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Higher staff turnover and burnout
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Compromised organisational performance
These risks are now formally recognised under Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws in Australia, with new regulations placing a clear duty on employers to manage psychosocial risks with the same diligence as physical hazards.
A Human-Centred, Ethical Approach
Our program integrates proven insights from Human and Organisational Performance (HOP), Safety Differently, and Resilience Engineering to deliver a proactive, person-focused approach to psychosocial risk management. It goes beyond compliance—embedding wellbeing into the fabric of organisational culture.
What You Will Learn
This course is designed to empower everyone from frontline workers to senior leaders with the skills and understanding needed to promote psychological safety and wellbeing at work.
Learn how to recognise key workplace stressors, including:
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High or conflicting job demands
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Poor work design and role ambiguity
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Inadequate social or managerial support
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Lack of clarity around responsibilities and expectations
Explore how psychosocial risks influence:
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Individual mental health and resilience
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Team dynamics and collaboration
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Organisational culture and safety outcomes
Develop strategies for:
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Early identification and intervention
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Encouraging open dialogue and reporting
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Fostering trust and psychological safety
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Building an inclusive, resilient culture
Understand your obligations under current WHS legislation regarding psychosocial hazards, and the broader ethical responsibility to prioritise worker wellbeing as part of organisational integrity and performance.
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for anyone within your organisation responsible for health, safety, and wellbeing, including:- Senior leaders and managers
- Health and Safety officers
- Human Resources professionals
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Workers in high-stress or high pressure environments
Why Choose Work Safety Hub?
At Work Safety Hub, we believe safety is not just a compliance issue—it’s a human and organisational imperative.
Human-Centred by Design
Our Psychosocial Awareness Training is grounded in Human-Centred Design principles and aligns with our broader Workplace Psychosocial Services. We place people at the core of every solution, ensuring interventions are meaningful, sustainable, and values-led.
Expert-Led and Evidence-Based
Delivered by experienced professionals with deep expertise in psychosocial risk, organisational culture, and HOP principles, our sessions blend:
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Interactive learning
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Real-world case studies
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Practical tools for immediate implementation
The Benefits of Psychosocial Awareness Training
Investing in psychosocial awareness delivers tangible benefits:
Training Course
Please contact us for details
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: At your place or online.
(includes participant notes and additional resources). Max 20 participants.