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NSCA Foundation is a not for profit, member-based association with a vision focused on helping organisations protect your most important asset — your people.

Since 1927, we have continued to inspire, educate, inform and engage the Australian work health and safety profession to create and sustain safe and healthy workplaces.

We enable professional development through in-person events, webinars, key industry forums like the National Safety Conference and National Safety Awards, regular updates via the National Safety Bulletin and National Safety Online, plus member-only resources to support WHS careers and safer workplaces.

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ecoPortal Webinar | Cybersecurity and safety in the age of AI

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

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Webinar: Managing Workload While Maintaining Work/Life Balance

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

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Webinar: Sleep and Injury Prevention in the Workplace

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!

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31st National Safety Awards of Excellence

Australia’s longest running and independent awards that recognises outstanding work health and safety initiatives.

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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.

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.

Queensland Freezes WorkCover Premiums Amid Economic Pressures

Queensland Freezes WorkCover Premiums Amid Economic Pressures

16 June 2025

The Crisafulli Government in Queensland has announced a significant decision to freeze WorkCover premiums for the 2025-26 financial year, providing much-needed financial relief to employers across the state while maintaining comprehensive workers' compensation coverage. This decision comes as businesses continue to navigate challenging economic conditions, including rising operational costs, labour shortages, and ongoing recovery from recent natural disasters.

NSW Implements Practical Exemption to Engineered Stone Ban

NSW Implements Practical Exemption to Engineered Stone Ban

16 June 2025

New South Wales has taken a measured approach to its engineered stone ban by introducing a carefully crafted exemption that balances worker safety with practical industry needs. The exemption, announced in May 2025, permits the removal and reinstallation of existing engineered stone benchtops, panels, or slabs specifically for repairs or minor modifications, addressing a significant concern raised by tradespersons and contractors since the ban's implementation.

NSW Government Seeks Industry Input on Critical Construction Safety Codes

NSW Government Seeks Industry Input on Critical Construction Safety Codes

16 June 2025

SafeWork NSW has launched two crucial public consultation processes this month, seeking industry feedback on draft codes of practice that could significantly reshape construction safety standards across New South Wales.

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.

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.

Queensland Freezes WorkCover Premiums Amid Economic Pressures

Queensland Freezes WorkCover Premiums Amid Economic Pressures

16 June 2025

The Crisafulli Government in Queensland has announced a significant decision to freeze WorkCover premiums for the 2025-26 financial year, providing much-needed financial relief to employers across the state while maintaining comprehensive workers' compensation coverage. This decision comes as businesses continue to navigate challenging economic conditions, including rising operational costs, labour shortages, and ongoing recovery from recent natural disasters.

NSW Implements Practical Exemption to Engineered Stone Ban

NSW Implements Practical Exemption to Engineered Stone Ban

16 June 2025

New South Wales has taken a measured approach to its engineered stone ban by introducing a carefully crafted exemption that balances worker safety with practical industry needs. The exemption, announced in May 2025, permits the removal and reinstallation of existing engineered stone benchtops, panels, or slabs specifically for repairs or minor modifications, addressing a significant concern raised by tradespersons and contractors since the ban's implementation.

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.

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.

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