Australian Institute of Health & Safety

24/10/2025

22/10/2025

The celebrations continue as we move into the organisational awards of the 2025 Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards - recognising the companies and teams driving innovation, leadership, and lasting impact in workplace health and safety.

22/10/2025

We’ve just celebrated our first round of winners at the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards - congratulations to Kurt Warren, Ben Kirkbride, Avneet Singh and Scott Miller on their outstanding achievements.

22/10/2025

The 2025 Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards are officially underway, with AFL Commentator Anthony Hudson, AIHS Deputy Chair Celia Antonovsky and the evening’s MC, Matt Hetherington, setting the stage for a night of celebration and inspiration.

22/10/2025

We’re poised to commence the 2025 Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards at the iconic MCG! The band is sound checking, the drinks are being poured, and the anticipating is building.

We can wait to see you all here!

22/10/2025

The program has landed! We’re excited to share the first look at the 2025 Perth Safety Symposium, presented under this year’s theme, Embed. Innovate. Collaborate.

This year’s symposium will bring together regulators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how safety can be embedded within workplace culture, enhanced through innovation and technology, and strengthened by collaboration across sectors.

Join us on Friday, 28 November at Pan Pacific Perth for a full day of learning, insight, and connection.

View the program: https://bit.ly/47i4hq5
Register now: https://bit.ly/4hGDOYp

15/10/2025

The program is here! We’re pleased to share the first look at the 2025 South Australian Safety Symposium, presented under this year’s theme, Enabling Change.

This year’s symposium will explore how safety is evolving across industries, with a focus on psychosocial wellbeing, leadership, and the role of technology in shaping safer workplaces.

Early bird pricing is available until 25 October 2025, so register now to secure your place.

View the program: https://bit.ly/3KQJjar
Register now: https://bit.ly/48vGFAM

01/10/2025

This , we’re making it easier to invest in your professional development.

For the next 48 hours, enjoy 20% off all October AIHS professional development events (excluding the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards). No code needed – the discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Don’t miss your chance to grow your skills and knowledge this October.

Explore events on sale: aihs.org.au/sale

01/10/2025

Today marks the start of National Safe Work Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

This year’s theme, “safety: every job, every day,” highlights the importance of protecting workers from all forms of harm, including the growing issue of psychological injuries.

Today, this month, and year-round, the AIHS is calling for employers to prioritise worker wellbeing, while also assisting the profession by providing education and resources to build safe, respectful cultures and prevent psychological harm so people can thrive.

Read our full media release: https://aihs.org.au/Web/Advocacy-Media/All-News/2025/08-September/Media%20Release%20Safe%20Work%20Month%20Workplace%20Mental%20Health%20Complaints%20A%20Key%20Issue%20For%20Aussies.aspx

23/09/2025

Customer-initiated violence is rising across industries, from retail and banking to transport, education and public services.

Safe Work Australia data shows serious assaults on school staff have increased 76% since 2011, while transport and postal sectors recorded double-digit growth in incident rates between 2020 and 2023. Major retailers logged more than 800,000 aggression incidents in 2024 alone.

At the 2025 ACT Safety Symposium, Rachael Taylor will share practical strategies for building proactive, system-wide approaches to prevent work-related violence and aggression.

If customer aggression is a risk in your industry, join us on Thursday 16 October by registering here: https://bit.ly/3I0RH66

https://aihs.org.au/Web/Advocacy-Media/All-News/2025/08-September/Customer-initiated%20violence%20demands%20proactive%20WHS%20prevention.aspx

Customer-initiated violence is surging across retail, banking, transport, education and public services, yet many organisations still rely on reactive controls.

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

The VIC Symposium brought together an outstanding line-up of expert speakers who shared valuable insights to help ensure Victoria is well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

Thank you to all attendees and speakers for your contributions today. We look forward to welcoming delegates as Symposium Season continues across the country!

Find out more and secure your tickets for the symposium in your state at aihs.org.au/events.