Overview

This masterclass will focus on the salient factors of psychosocial care in the workplace and the implications if these are ignored. This session will be focusing on identifying, assessing, eliminating or mitigating psychosocial risks in the workplace. It will aim to be an interactive experience where attendees will be part of a learning journey, becoming aware of the risks that can stem from stress, workplace relationships, job demands, and organizational culture, consequently impacting the employees’ mental health and well-being.

The purpose is to learn ways to develop a safer and healthier workplace environment by empowering employees and management with the knowledge and skills to address these risks more effectively. This Masterclass is designed for organisations and leaders who want to foster a positive work culture, enhancing the over wellbeing of the employees, the patrons and the organisation itself. The session will attempt to encompass a holistic strength-based approach in addressing the various elements of psychosocial risk management.

Learning Objectives

By the end of day, you will have a better understanding of the following principles unpinning the psychosocial risk management structure in your organisation. These will include:

• Understanding the definition and significance of managing psychosocial risks in the workplace
• Identifying common psychosocial hazards and understanding how to assess psychosocial risks
• Understanding your legal obligations to your employees
• Gathering information on how to identify the risks
• Developing supportive workplace cultures
• Training programs for staff and management
• Reviewing successful psychosocial risk management initiatives
• Discussing real-life examples and their outcomes

Featuring Our Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

Vicky Mohajerin
QLD Team Leader
Support Coordination & Psychosocial Recovery Coaching

Vicky is a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for continuous learning and growth. With over 16 years of experience and qualifications in Counselling and Social Work, including a Master of Social Work and a Master of Counselling from Queensland University of Technology.
Vicky has developed a deep understanding of human behaviour and therapeutic interventions. Her professional experience in the field has further strengthened her personal objective of becoming a subject matter expert for complex cases related to domestic violence, trauma, and counselling techniques.

One of her key strengths revolves around building strong, positive team cultures. Throughout her career, she has successfully cultivated environments where collaboration, mutual support and respect thrive. She believes in the power of teamwork and understands the importance of creating a cohesive and inclusive atmosphere to drive team success.

Vicky’s intercultural sensitivity has helped her to interact with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Sherecognises the importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences and strives to create an environment where everyone feels valued and included. This sensitivity enables her to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and support provided.

Vicky is a compassionate and skilled professional with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Through continuous learning, team building and intercultural sensitivity, she aims to create meaningful change and promotes healing and empowerment within the communities she serves.

Who should attend?

• Managers and Team Leaders
• HR Professionals
• Workplace Safety and compliance Officers
• Psychologists
• Psychotherapists
• Occupational Health Professionals

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Psychosocial Risk Management (PRM)
• Identifying & Assessing Psychosocial Risks
• Legal and ethical obligations
• Developing supportive workplace cultures
• Managing Psychosocial Risks