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Building mentally healthy workplaces

(01 October 2026)

Take action this October

Alongside National Safe Work Month, October is also Mental Health Month. This year’s theme, 'Find Your Way to Wellbeing', encourages us to be mindful of our capacity, respect our limits, and to prioritise our own wellbeing. On October 10, World Mental Health Day, provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

One of the strongest protective factors for good mental health is connection, whether with colleagues, friends, family, or community. Through everyday acts of care, kindness, conversation and connection – we can support one another to thrive.

Together, Safe Work Month and Mental Health Month remind us that a safe workplace protects both physical and psychological health. Creating mentally healthy workplaces starts with building awareness and understanding. Workplace education helps establish a shared language around psychosocial hazards and risks, creating the foundation for meaningful conversations and positive action.

Small actions can make a big difference. Explore the resources and opportunities available to support your wellbeing, strengthen workplace safety, and help create a mentally healthy workplace for everyone.

Complete our new online module

In partnership with SafeWork SA, we are excited to launch our newest online training module, Managing Psychosocial Risk in Workplaces: Worker Rights and Responsibilities. This module is free, takes just 30 minutes to complete, and complements our existing module for leaders. Together these modules help to ensure everyone in the workplace understands their role in managing psychosocial hazards and risks - creating safer, healthier workplaces.

Watch our psychosocial hazards webinar

Learn more about the new Codes of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards and Sexual and Gender-based Harassment at work by watching our webinar, developed in partnership with SafeWorkSA. Watch it on YouTube.

Join our Mentally Healthy Workplaces workshop

Register for our online workshop, ‘Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces and Key Pillars to Success’, on Wednesday October 14, 10:00am – 11:30am.

Can’t attend this session? Subscribe to our workshop notifications to hear about future workshops.

Prioritise your wellbeing

Take some time out this month to focus on your own wellbeing. Explore these helpful resources:

Access support for small business owners

The health of your business matters, and so does yours. The pressures of running a business can take a toll on your mental health, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Beyond Blue's NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a free and confidential mental health coaching program that helps small business owners manage stress and life's challenges with practical support. If you've been putting your wellbeing last, make October the month you put yourself first. Reach out today at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/nasbo.