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POL-015safev1.0February 2026
Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy
POL-015 | Mental Health & Wellbeing Policy | Version 1.0 | February 2026
Creating a workplace that supports mental health and wellbeing.
Reducing the stigma associated with mental health conditions.
Providing access to support services for workers experiencing mental health difficulties.
Managing work-related factors that can contribute to poor mental health (e.g., excessive workload, bullying, lack of support).
Excessive workload or unrealistic deadlines
Lack of control over work
Poor workplace relationships (including bullying and harassment)
Lack of support from supervisors
Traumatic events or incidents
Job insecurity
Supervisor support: Talk to your supervisor if you are struggling.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): [EAP Provider details to be inserted] — free, confidential counselling.
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
Lifeline: 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
Heads Up: headsup.org.au (workplace mental health resources)
Purpose
To promote mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions.
Scope
All workers at [YOUR BUSINESS NAME].
Our Commitment
[YOUR BUSINESS NAME] recognises that mental health is as important as physical health. We are committed to:
Work-Related Psychological Hazards
The following workplace factors can contribute to poor mental health and will be actively managed:
Support Available
Confidentiality
All discussions about mental health are treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Related Documents: POL-008, POL-009 | Legislation: WHS Act 2011 (Qld) s.19; Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities