Learn ground-breaking strategies, save time and money and have your team inspired by the experts at the Workplace Mental Health Symposium.
Thursday 7th and Friday, 8th September, 2023 | RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Australia. |
Believe mental health in the workplace is important.
Only 52% of employees believe their workplace is mentally healthy.
Three quarters (75%) of Australian employees believe workplaces should provide support to someone who is experiencing depression or anxiety.
One in five Australians (21%) have taken time off work in the past 12 months because they felt stressed, anxious, depressed or mentally unhealthy.
Statistics: headsup.org.au
You work in the sector, so you know these stats. It is estimated that untreated mental health conditions cost the Australian economy roughly $12 billion a year in absenteeism and reduced productivity – let’s change that.
Whilst all organisations across Australia have an obligation to provide a psychologically safe workplace for their employees, you know there is a huge difference between the obligatory basic and a thriving workplace with mentally well, supported employees.
Far more than a document on the server, an organisation’s approach to its worker’s mental health should be a considered, nurtured practice which evolves over time to meet the needs of your team and organisation.
This conference will draw upon experts in the fields of leadership, human resources, stress management and mental health, workplace behaviour and organisational culture to help you build a framework for developing a healthy workplace environment.
Join us at the 2023 Workplace Mental Health Symposium and leave inspired by stories, programs and policies from across industries, businesses large and small, and a diverse cross section of organisations and presenters.
The future of the sector starts now.
Join us at WMHS23 and create solutions-focused approaches for yourself, your peers, the future workers of our industry as well as the people you help support and the wider community.
Over two full days, we will explore the theme: Championing change – new and emerging approaches in Workplace Mental Health with these topics:
Aboriginal Australian Psychologist and Research Professor
Bio coming soon.
BPsychSc, BBus(HRM), BPsychScH, MPsych(Clin) Clinical Psychologist, Director of Wellbeing ABSTARR Consulting
Bio coming soon.
Senior Lecturer School of Psychology, The University of QLD
Bio coming soon.
Palliative Care Nurse and Motivational Speaker
Bio coming soon.
Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Mental Health Alliance Australia
Bio coming soon.
Senior Manager - Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Clayton Utz
Bio coming soon.
Positive Psychology, Social worker, Creator BEACON Framework
Bio coming soon.
Director The Opus Centre For Psychosocial Risk
Bio coming soon.
Wellbeing Business Partner Air NZ
Bio coming soon.
Director and Registered Psychologist
Bio coming soon.
Managing Director/psychologist, People Diagnostix
Bio coming soon.
National Marketing Manager 13YARN
Bio coming soon.
Senior Manager, Indigenous Affairs
Bio coming soon.
Group Health & Safety Manager, Woolworths
Bio coming soon.
This event sees an incredible cross section of sector leaders, professionals and practitioners gather together. Here’s a snapshot of who attendees:
Whether you’ve not yet attended a WMHS or you’ve joined the conference in the past and wish to attend again, know that the content this year is second to none and the event has been tailored to the current and real issues affecting you and your sector peers all over Australia.
Collaborate with the very people who know and understand the challenges you face. Learn from other professionals in the field. Have your voice, research or insights seen and heard either as a presenter, or during the interactive Pan-Shops.
Take a break from your normal work week. You know you need it. Experience this event and get your fingers on the information which will allow you to create meaningful change in your own workplace and community.
Hear as we discuss what is happening in workplaces vs what needs to happen to support not only employees, but you as mental health worker as you face unprecedented demand and challenges.
Learn how big and small businesses are adopting flexible workplace mental health practices to see positive change.
Take notes so you can use, redesign and reimagine the best workplace mental health strategies in your workplace for your organization and workers. Walk away with a slew of insights and plans.
Hear from experts on what a mentally healthy workforce of the future looks like. Learn how to strategically manage mental health practices in a changing workforce.
Yes! The Workplace Mental Health Symposium is for you, if you’re looking for:
Application based presentations to leave you with practical tools to make changes today. | |
Networking with like-minded multi-sector professionals to discover best practice solutions from small companies to multinational organisations. | |
Igniting your inspiration by learning from the top professionals in workplace mental health. | |
Disseminating your research, services, and case studies to the leading in mental health who will create immediate impact in their organisations. | |
Keeping up to date on what the future projections of the sector look like. | |
Learning on how to strategically manage workplace mental health practices in a changing and challenging world. |
“Every leader, manager, HSE professional and C-suite should attend the WMHS. The breadth and caliber of presenters, exhibitors and attendees is inspiring. Definitely a must do for 2023!”
This conference is valuable for anyone working with people - be that clients, customers, staff, colleagues. Workplace mental health is everyone’s responsibility and this conference allowed space for valuable discussion and transferal of practical skills.”
“Attending the WHMS was a fantastic opportunity to meet and network with fellow colleagues. The presentations were a great array of what was happening in industry and allowing the exchange of ideas and potential for future study.”
“It’s a fantastic program I would strongly recommended any profession to attend and create a better work environment.”
“Varied range of topics covered. I really enjoyed the panel discussions. Great opportunity to catch up with others working in workplace mental health. Not what I expected however exceeded my expectations.”
“What a great conference! Very informative and a wide variety of learning opportunities. Highly recommended for any allied health or other professional involved in supporting workplace mental health.”
“Very well organised, easy to access information, attendance of sessions straight forward: all round excellent conference. I was wowed all round!”
“Good topics and great keynotes, inspiring and energising, helped me to understand where our organisation sits in relation to mental wellbeing (where we are on the right track and what we need to improve on).”
WMHS23 will explore the theme: Championing change – new and emerging approaches in Workplace Mental Health.
As a presenter you will share your latest research, findings, ideas and insights with the workplace mental health community. This is your chance to lend your voice to the current challenges faced by the sector and provide real-world case studies, solutions and new approaches to creating safe, thriving workplaces. This opportunity comes up once a year so please take this as your moment to apply to present now.
Partner with WMHS23 and expand your organisation’s exposure to our conference delegates including workplace mental health care professionals, human resource professionals, C-Suite level professionals and government representatives.
Showcase (and show off) the programs, services and initiatives which can help make all mental health professionals lives safer, easier and more supported. Our team can assist in creating custom partnership packages designed for your specific goals, so reach out today.
2 DAY PROGRAM
Early Bird Pricing Ends 28/07/2023
Please fill in your details below to begin your registration.
2 DAY PROGRAM
Early Bird Pricing Ends 28/07/2023
Please fill in your details below to begin your registration.
2 DAY PROGRAM
A saving of $330 per person
Please fill in your details below to begin your registration.
Ross St, Benowa QLD 4217
Room Only | $270 |
Room + Breakfast for One | $300 |
Room + Breakfast for Two | $330 |
Networking Function
Date: Thursday 7th and Friday
Time: 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Cost: Included in your delegate registration. $88 for guests.
Catering: Drinks and canapes will be provided.