Mental health at work

Creating a mentally healthy workplace is the responsibility of all employers, leaders and workers in NSW.

Make your workplace safer and healthier by learning about how to manage mental health and registering for free training and coaching.

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Workplace mental health training and coaching programs will conclude on 30 September 2026 

To ensure you don’t miss out, final registrations for training and coaching will close on 31 August 2026. Places are limited and subject to availability and capacity, so early registration is encouraged.

Since launch, the Workplace Mental Health Training Program has supported more than 68,000 individuals across NSW to build practical skills and confidence to talk about mental health and support wellbeing in their workplaces. The Workplace Mental Health Coaching Program has also supported more than 3,200 businesses and not-for-profit organisations through tailored coaching and practical guidance to create mentally healthy workplaces and build their capability to prevent and manage psychosocial hazards.

While the Workplace Mental Health Programs are concluding, SafeWork NSW remains committed to improving psychosocial health and safety outcomes through future initiatives that build the capability of NSW businesses to prevent and manage psychosocial hazards. We look forward to sharing details of the next phase of this work in the coming months. 

We thank everyone who engaged and participated in the programs and contributed to creating safer, healthier and more supportive workplaces across NSW.

For ongoing support and resources, please explore the links below:

Tools and resources for your workplace

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Managing mental health

A mentally healthy workplace benefits every employee and every business. Learn how to create a mentally healthy workplace and the benefits to doing so, how to get and give support, and the factors that impact people's mental health.

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Workplace Pulse Check

Find out how well your workplace is supporting mental health by completing the 11-question Workplace Pulse Check. Get a comparison on how mentally healthy your workplace is compared to others of the same business size and industry.

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Mentally healthy workplace resources

Resources to help businesses, leaders and others to create a mentally healthy workplace. Find practical resources for small businesses, training, recovery at work and more. 

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Manufacturing resource kit

The manufacturing sector has common factors that can increase the risk of workers developing poor mental health. This resource kit outlines the risk factors, how to address them, and what you can do to create a mentally healthy workplace.  

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Regional resource kit

Regional and remote businesses face unique challenges that impact workplace mental health. This resource kit has tailored advice and resources for regional businesses to promote, manage and support mental health at work.

Success stories

Watch videos of businesses who have already taken part in our free programs.

Hear what they learned and the positive impacts they are experiencing, including better workplace culture, improved work-life balance, increased productivity and reduced staff leave.

Watch success stories

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Mental health at work ambassadors

Leaders play an important role in reducing stigma and driving policies and practices at work that promote mental health.

We have partnered with leaders from a range of industries and sectors, who are creating positive change.

Meet our ambassadors

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