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Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0
Just on that, I'm a Health & Safety Rep and the Vic government is very close to introducing legislation specifically requiring organisations to manage the psychological health of their employees. It was brought about due to high profile events, such as Brodie Panlock. The OH&S Act was drafted in such a way to cover both physical and mental health issues, but many employers and employees interpreted it as being physical only. The new legislation clarifies that.
All employees have rights. If you are not represented by a HSR, as you have a legal right to be, reach out to someone at Worksafe who might be able to provide you with some advice about how you might be able to manage it.
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That's really good to hear. I had read that Safework's model WHS law requires companies to manage mental health risks....but that is just a model.
Our workplace has made big investments in this space. We are using an external specialist company to assist employees who require help, and its all independent. They also fund up to 6 mental health sessions a year for employees