The current outbreak of Omicron has led to increasing challenges for mental health. SIRA has launched a new mental health support line to provide a free service for individuals experiencing a mental health concern. Read more to find out about this new support line…
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There is no doubt that 2021 was a challenging year for most people and businesses alike. COVID-19 inflicted an unprecedented economic collapse causing millions of Australians to face unemployment which in turn resulted in a significant increase in the number of individuals presenting with mental health concerns.
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Recent research and data on mental health in the workplace suggests that one in five Australians over the age of 16 will experience a mental illness at least once in their lifetime.
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Like physical health, mental (psychological) health, is an important part of work health and safety (WHS). There are many benefits of having a mentally healthy workplace and therefore understanding possible mental health hazards in the workplace is an important for all businesses.
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Under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 illnesses caused through a work environment may be considered a workers compensation claim. SIRA has therefore confirmed the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease related illnesses may be considered valid claims. Employers are also able to reprocess premiums if their wages drop more than 30%.
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Mental health issues are the 3rd most frequent health condition after cancer & heart disease. This means supervisors are likely to be managing workers with mental illness. We have identified common mental health hazards & workplace risk mitigation strategies.