Manufacturing Skills Queensland Mental Health & Psychologically Safe Workplaces Masterclass

Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is proud to partner with Mentally Well Workplaces to deliver Mental Health and Psychologically Safe Workplaces Masterclasses for business and team leaders working in manufacturing.

Launching in November, these free masterclasses led in partnership with MSQ, equip you with practical expertise in mental health risk identification, how to implement efficient strategies, the expertise to respond to challenges, and your legal responsibilities.

You’ll also learn to identify possible mental health challenges in adults, support colleagues, and maintain your own mental well-being, ensuring your employees, business and our industry thrive now and in the future.

Why it’s important Queensland manufacturers cultivate psychologically safe workplaces?

In the dynamic landscape of the Australian manufacturing industry, the significance of psychosocial safety cannot be overstated. It’s not merely an altruistic endeavor, but a strategic imperative directly impacting productivity, innovation, and the overall success of a company.

Research shows one in two Australian workers in industries like manufacturing and mining have experienced bullying, harassment, or inappropriate behaviour at work.

By fostering a workplace culture prioritising the emotional, mental, and social well-being of employees, manufacturers in Queensland fulfill their legal duty to lay the foundation for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Queensland’s manufacturing industry is the of our economy, contributing significantly to its growth and prosperity.

As the industry evolves and adapts to the challenges of the modern working world, it has become increasingly crucial to address the physical aspects of workplace safety and the psychosocial well-being of the workforce.

What you’ll learn

• How to Identify and address common mental health challenges, including
  stress, depression, and anxiety.
• Effective communication techniques and strategies for initiating
  conversations surrounding mental health challenges.
• How to provide support to colleagues and team members who may be
  facing mental health challenges.
• Referral Resources access to referral pathways for individuals seeking
  professional assistance or guidance with their mental health concerns.
• Model Code of Practice Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces:
  Changes in legislation and strategy for creating and maintaining a
  psychologically safe workplace.
• Access to practical templates and tools for cultivating a psychologically
  safe workplace.

Details and how to register for Mentally Well Workplaces masterclasses

To register visit Mentally Well Workplaces with details below.

Workshop Duration: 3 hours

Workshop Dates:

Townsville, 7 November, 7:30am start
Co-Habitat, Level 1, 33-35 Palmer St, Townsville Breakfast Provided

Brisbane, 22 November, 7:30am start
Broncos Leagues Club, 9 Fulcher Rd, Red Hill Breakfast Provided

Online via Zoom 23 November 8am start

Visit mentallywellworkplaces.com.au/msq/ for more details.