Community of Practice - Education
Our Community of Practice sessions are a private forum for our members to share ideas and insights and discuss opportunities and challenges the face. If you would like to attend this session CONTACT US
Webinar-What do I do with our Psychosocial Risk data?
Join Bernie Scully and Teegan Modderman for practical guidance to our members on how to use the data they have, identify gaps in their data, help interpret the data and how it should inform planning
Understanding and Identifying Psychological Stress
Dr Alan Patching
The essential facts every leader needs
In this session, Dr Alan Patching will bring his wealth of clinical counselling and psychotherapy knowledge to our members to unpack stress and how it shows up at work. Combining his best-in-field commercial project- and people-leadership expertise, Alan will explain to leaders the biology of stress and key signs of workplace psychological stress—sharing insights essential to safely managing psychosocial hazards in teams.
Background
Professor Alan Patching recently completed a three year contract as Director of Industry Engagement at Bond University, during which time he served on the Advisory Boards of Serving our People (charity), and the Brisbane Housing Corporation. He was also Vice President of the Committee for Brisbane before accepting an invitation to join the Advisory Council of the Committee for Brisbane.
Patching has pursued several career paths. He paid for his Quantity Surveying qualification from Queensland Institute of Technology by working weekends as a fashion and sports photographer and photojournalist (Rugby League Week and local Brisbane newspapers) before completing a post graduate certificate in project management at a US university and going on to manage or direct a total value of some $22 billion (in 2022 dollars) worth of construction projects. This career path was highlighted by his position as CEO of the owning entity of the Sydney Olympic Stadium, and as owners’ project director responsible for design and construction of the largest Olympic stadium venue ever constructed.
Alan also had a well-recognised career in property, where he negotiated (at the time) large commercial lease deals and major building purchase and sales contracts that were industry records at the time. He also negotiated the deal to bring Tiffany & Co of New York to Australia.
Before commencing his career as an academic at Bond Unviersity, he conducted a psychotherapy and counselling clinic on the Gold Coast, based on a UK Masters degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling Practice and later, a PhD on attitudes to and causes of psychological stress among construction professionals. He still sees clients regularly, and in addition, has a strong interest in psycho-social workplace hazards. In fact he worked with Shehan Peiris of Howden to produce a detailed microcredential for Bond University on leadership and aid skills to recognise and deal with psychos-social hazards, and the stress they cause, in the workplace.
Alan has represented Australia in professional public speaking, has written six books and several training programs, and still managed to fit in an active sporting life and gaining his pilots licence including command instrument rating and jet endorsement. He is father of four adult offspring and lives with his wife in Brisbane CBD.
Community of Practice - Corporate and Commercial
Our Community of Practice sessions are a private forum for our members to share ideas and insights and discuss opportunities and challenges the face. If you would like to attend this session CONTACT US
Webinar-Good Governance: Principles for safe, high-performance culture leadership
NPSN EAG Member Emeritus Professor Alan Pettigrew
In this session Emeritus Professor Alan Pettigrew will unpack priorities for CEOs, leaders and board members on good governance and culture leadership. Alan will discuss organisational governance approaches that support a safe, ethical, high-performance culture. This session is also ideal for people and safety leaders shaping psychosocial safety plans.
Webinar-Seeing the Whole Picture: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Workplace Psychological Hazards
NPSN EAG Member Linda Crockett
This session explores how trauma-informed principles and practices are essential when addressing workplace bullying and other psychological hazards, ensuring safer, more inclusive, and effective prevention, intervention, and recovery strategies.
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Navigating and Understanding Psychological Injury across Personal Injury Schemes
Can you quantify the true financial impact of psychological injury within your organisation?
We understand that managing psychosocial risk goes beyond legal compliance; it's about safeguarding your people and your bottom line. That's why we're excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar: 'Navigating and Understanding Psychological Injury Across Personal Injury Schemes'.
This session is a deep dive into the tangible financial consequences of psychological injury. We'll explore how these costs manifest across workers' compensation, private health insurance, and salary continuance insurance, equipping you with a clearer picture of the financial cost of both action and, crucially, in-action.
The landscape surrounding psychological injury is constantly evolving, with new legislative developments and judicial interpretations reshaping the environment for organisations. A prime example of this is the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (NSW), currently making its way through the NSW parliament. This proposed legislation specifically addresses the definition, management, and compensation thresholds for psychological injuries, underscoring the vital need for employers to stay informed and agile.
By attending, you'll gain:
A clearer understanding of the financial drivers behind psychological injury claims.
Insights into the various personal injury schemes and their impact on your organisation's finances.
Practical knowledge to help build a stronger business case for psychosocial safety initiatives.
As a special takeaway, all attendees will receive access to cost calculators after the session, enabling you to apply the insights directly to your company's unique circumstances.
This webinar is completely free for our members and guests. Given the critical financial implications and the rapidly changing legal landscape of this topic, we strongly encourage you to invite your CFO or Risk Leaders to attend alongside you. This is an invaluable opportunity for them to understand the economic imperative of robust psychosocial safety.
This expert advice will be provided by our Partner Howden.
Community of Practice - Corporate and Commercial
Member Only session - Book Here with your code
Webinar-Safe Workplace Relationships: Turning the Culture Key (Note time is AEST)
NPSN EAG Member Professor Loraleigh Keashley
Organisational culture and climate influence and are influenced by the nature and quality of working relationships.’ This session will examine the role of relationship as the central agent of influence at work. A field-leading researcher in workplace bullying and uncivil behaviours, Dr Keashly will help clarify our definitions of harmful social behaviours, and explore how leaders understand, model and foster respect and civility at work to increase wellbeing and performance
Community of Practice - Health, Aged Care and Community Services
Member only session. Book Here with your membership code
Webinar-Supporting Staff during Workplace Investigations (Note time is AEST)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Community of Practice - Public Sector
Members only session. Book Here using your membership code
Webinar-Having Safer Conversations Together (Note time is AEST)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Webinar-Building Resilience and Preventing Mental Health Decline at Work (Note time is AEST)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Brain, Behaviour and Organisational Culture (Note time is AEST)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Why Psychosocial Risk Management won’t work if you don’t have a Safety Culture (Note that time is AEST)
In this session, Shehan will challenge the compliance-focused approach in favour of preventative, strengths-based approaches to psychosocial risk management.