Videos

Good work design for young workers

The 'Good work design for young workers' webinar focused on influencers of health and safety for young people at work. You can listen and watch the webinar recording or view the presentation slides and transcript.

2021 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards Ceremony

2021 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards ceremony.

ON Series: Overcoming barriers after a near death injury

Bruce O'Grady was crushed in a forklift incident and suffered four fractured vertebrae, collapsed lungs, a broken pelvis, fractured ribs, damaged spleen and liver, crushed nerves from the waist down and partial bowel removal, as well as ongoing complications. Bruce's determination to return to work resulted in him receiving the Injured worker achievement award as part of the 2017 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.

Early interventions for musculoskeletal disorders

Understanding and implementing early interventions for musculoskeletal injuries can assist in better return to work outcomes. This workers' Compensation Regulator webinar is presented by Michael Donovan who discusses: the background of musculoskeletal disorders, injury, pain and early intervention, the levels of prevention and intervention, key components of successful intervention.

Introduction to ergonomics in the workplace

Discover why working in a comfortable, well equipped environment is better for your workers’ health. This workers’ Compensation Regulator webinar presented by Michelle James and Pam Knobel, discusses what ergonomics involves, the role of an ergonomist and the benefits of applying ergonomic principles in the workplace and resources to assist you.

Suicide prevention for at-risk industries

This session delves into the stigma of mental health - and suicide prevention for at-risk industries. Panellist Darius Boyd and Justin Geange shares some insight into their own mental health journey, what it takes to talk about mental health issues and how to take the initial steps towards recovery. They are joined by Connie Galati, Senior Clinical Psychologist from the APS, who shares insight into workforce literacy, capability and expertise in mental health and suicide prevention including learnings from their APS Mental Health Capability Framework.

ON - Communicating - young and injured, seriously

This workers' Compensation Regulator webinar outlines the purpose of suitable duties programs and how they can assist in getting better return to work outcomes.

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The link between MSDs and psychosocial risk factors

In this webinar presentation, Dr Jodi Oakman, Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University (LTU), will give an overview of current research evidence relating to the causes of MSDs, including the impact of psychosocial hazards. Additionally, she will present some of the findings from research currently being undertaken at LTU and discuss potential changes to the way MSD risks are managed.

Too fast, too soon – Domenic’s story

Too fast, too soon shares Domenic Cocco's story, who was just seven when he suffered life-threatening injuries after crashing his quad bike.

Effective return to work coordination – opinions and best practice

Presented by Anita Johnston this webinar provides practical strategies to reduce lost time injury durations and suitable duties durations, strengthen stakeholder relationships and positively impact medical, psychological, social and financial outcomes.

Diversity and inclusion for mentally healthy workplaces

Catherine Lee, Director and Founding partner of Lethbridge Piper and Associates, shares insights on how neurodivergent workers may experience risk at work differently from their neurotypical co-workers – and what you can do to ensure you are making workplaces safer, healthier, and more inclusive for neurodivergent workers.