2025 Perth Safety Forum

18 June 2025

The nature of work is changing — and so too must our approach to health and safety. Join industry leaders, regulators, and innovators for a full-day program exploring how workplaces are evolving to meet new challenges, from psychosocial risks and ergonomics to the latest WHS legislation and emerging technologies. Through expert presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights to strengthen safety leadership, drive cultural change, and future-proof their organisations. Together, we will reimagine safety for the modern workplace

ecoPortal Webinar | Cybersecurity and safety in the age of AI

25 June 2025

The NSCA Foundation has partnered with its Webinar Series Partner, ecoPortal to present this "Members Only" webinar on Cybersecurity and safety in the age of AI

Webinar: Managing Workload While Maintaining Work/Life Balance

26 June 2025

This webinar provides an in-depth look at the factors influencing psychological safety, including job demands, resources, and workplace stressors

Webinar: Sleep and Injury Prevention in the Workplace

31 July 2025

People are often left wondering what happened when someone does something stupid to cause an incident in the workplace. This can lead to ridicule and re-training, when all the person really needed was more sleep!

Webinar: Strategic & Operational Risk Profiling

07 August 2025

The session will cover how disciplined risk profiling enhances visibility, prioritises strategic, operational, and safety risks, and strengthens resilience by focusing on real outcomes that drive performance, stability, and organisational success.

Webinar: Beyond the Band-Aid

14 August 2025

This presentation emphasises the importance of integrating Injury Prevention, Mental Health, Human Performance, and Workforce Longevity to create a more accurate, proactive, and sustainable approach to employee wellbeing.

Webinar: Fatigue Incident Investigation

21 August 2025

Crashes & workplace incidents may have fatigue as a causal/contributing factor. Many are determined: “poor decision”, or “driver error”. Therefore, controls may have little effect reducing similar incidents.

2025 National Safety Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner

23 October 2025

Join us in Sydney for the 32nd Annual National Safety Awards Gala Dinner Honoring Workplace Health and Safety Excellence

NSW Workers' Compensation Reforms: Controversial Changes to Psychological Injury Claims

05 June 2025

The NSW Government's controversial workers' compensation reforms have reached a critical juncture, with the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 now before Parliament despite fierce opposition from unions and industry groups. The reforms, which significantly restrict access to psychological injury compensation, represent the most substantial overhaul of the state's workers' compensation scheme in more than a decade.

More

Queensland Strengthens Worker Protection with New WHS Legislation

05 June 2025

Queensland has implemented sweeping changes to its work health and safety framework through the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024, marking one of the most significant updates to workplace safety legislation in recent years. The reforms, which began taking effect earlier this year, represent a direct response to recommendations from both the 2022 Review of Queensland's Work Health and Safety Act and the national 2018 Boland Review.

More

Tough approach as workers and families pay price for falls

28 May 2025

WorkSafe is taking a tough enforcement approach to preventing catastrophic falls from height, with dozens of construction businesses referred for potential legal action in the first months of 2025.

More

ILO Report Reveals AI's Workplace Safety Impact

27 May 2025

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled Revolutionizing Health and Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalization at Work, highlighting how emerging technologies are reshaping occupational safety and health (OSH) globally. The report identifies significant benefits of integrating artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital tools into workplaces.

More

NSW Government Launches Digital High-Risk Work Licences to Streamline Application Process

27 May 2025

The New South Wales Government has introduced digital High-Risk Work (HRW) licences, aiming to simplify the application and renewal process for workers in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize licensing systems and enhance service delivery across the state.

More

Victoria to Enforce New Workplace Mental Health Rules

19 May 2025

The Victorian Government is making a significant step forward in workplace health and safety by introducing new regulations targeting psychosocial hazards. Set to come into effect on 1 December 2025, the regulations are designed to ensure that psychological risks in the workplace are treated with the same level of importance as physical hazards, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of occupational safety standards in Australia.

More