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WorkSafe Victoria
Workplace mental health and wellbeingCement, Concrete & Aggregates Australia Health & Safety Seminar
30 October 2018
Claire NivarovichDirector Mental Health ProgramsWorkSafe Victoria
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Why Mental Health?
Mental Health in Australia
45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime
1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health condition in any one year
Mental Health & WorkSafe
Mental injury is the 4th highest cost claim – average of $86,000 per claim
6 months following mental injury only 54% have returned to work
By 2 years – 38% still have not returned to work
Mental Health in the Workplace
Good for business
A positive work environment can drive productivity and positive organisational culture
Reduce staff turnover
Every $1 invested in promotion of positive mental health can result in an average return on investment of $2.30
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WorkSafe Mental Health Journey
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Organisational Factors
Work demands
Levels of control over work
Levels of support by supervisors and colleagues
Role clarity and role conflict
Managing relationships
Managing change
Civility in the workplace
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Preventing and managing work related stress – a guidebook for employers, 1 April 2016, https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/preventing-and-managing-work-related-stress-guidebook-employers
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WorkWell Program
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WorkWell ProgramMental Health Improvement Fund
Promote mental health and wellbeing
Prevent mental injury
Targeting vulnerable working populations
Learning Networks
Capacity building
Working collaboratively
Targeted strategies for vulnerable workers
WorkWell Toolkit
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvyNY5c3Nm0
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WorkWell toolkit
The WorkWell Toolkit is an online hub which links small to medium size businesses with relevant research, tools and information, to support them in building a mentally healthy workplace.
Support employers to prevent risk of mental injury at work and promote mental health and wellbeing
Assists workplaces create safe and mentally healthy environments so employees thrive
Aims to reduce the risk of work-related psychological harm or mental injury
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www.workwell.vic.gov.au
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First asked to complete a questionnaire about current
practices, policies and working environment
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Asked to register to receive actions and steps
Enables follow up reminder emails
Data collected is de-identified and aggregated
Data used to identify trends in workplace mental health and wellbeing
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Based on answers and your needs, given simple actions and clear steps
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On return to your workplace
Log in and answer the questions for your workplace
Get your recommended actions
Take steps to create your mentally healthy workplace
Stay tuned for updates!
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www.workwell.vic.gov.au
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Thank you.
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