The focus on building and managing mentally healthy workplaces is growing. In Australia, Safe Work Australia has put out model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws with more specific inclusions about psychosocial hazards. In 2022 these were taken up by NSW and are likely to be taken up by other states
The National Mental Health Commission has also created a National Workplace initiative which amongst other projects is developing a Blueprint for Mentally Healthy Workplaces. Federally, the Australian government has put forward $15.1 million to extend programs supporting mental health and financial counselling for small business owners.
Mental Health In Our Community
Mental health concerns are common in our community - more common than most people think. The 2021 National Survey of
