Post Summit Workshops | Thursday, 31 July

Facilitator

Sharon Rudderham

Director and Registered Psychologist

FIFO Focus

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Understand Legal Requirements and Responsibilities: Gain a clear understanding of the legal obligations and responsibilities that leaders have in managing psychosocial hazards.

Understand Mental Health and Mentally Healthy Workplaces: Learn the importance of mental health, the concept of a mentally healthy workplace, and how psychosocial hazards integrate into these frameworks.

Learn Techniques for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Explore practical techniques for identifying psychosocial hazards and assessing risks within their teams.
Identify Controls for Hazards: Understand different types of controls that can be implemented to eliminate and minimise psychosocial hazards or mitigate their impact.

Adjust Daily Behaviours: Recognise how daily leader behaviours and actions can be adjusted to contribute to a mentally healthy workplace in their leadership capacity

Workshop A | Overview

Join us for a hands-on, interactive workshop tailored specifically for leaders in the mining and resources sector. This session goes beyond theory - it's all about sharing insights to assist you to spot, understand, and effectively manage psychosocial risks in your team.

You'll learn how to foster a psychologically healthy workplace - while also diving into the crucial distinction between psychosocial health and safety and psychological safety. Why does the difference matter? Because understanding it can be the game-changer in creating a culture where people truly thrive.

This workshop is a must for any leader, and for health & safety and people & culture team professionals.

In the session we will explore:

Mental health and mentally healthy workplaces

Psychosocial hazards in the context of mentally healthy workplaces

Different techniques to identify psychosocial hazards

The importance of consultation when assessing risk

What leaders can do to control and/or mitigate the impact of psychosocial hazards

Facilitator

Dannie Phelan
Managing Director
The Capability Alliance

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Strengthen communication and decision-making to effectively bridge the gap between leadership and frontline teams

Manage remote, shift-based, and diverse teams while maintaining productivity, engagement, and safety

Adapt to industry change with agility by navigating evolving regulations, operational challenges, and workforce shifts with a strategic mindset

Workshop B | Overview

This workshop equips middle managers in the mining and resources sector with theskills to lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments. Participants will learn how to bridge the gap between leadership and frontline teams, manage diverse and remote workforces, and navigate industry changes with confidence and agility. 