Making VR violence training mandatory for nursing students
16 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Start BeyondIn partnership with a Sydney-based immersive learning company, UTS plans to make aggression and violence prevention training mandatory for its nursing students.
Victoria's 2027 WorkSafe Awards — nominations open
05 June, 2026Now in its 37th year, nominations for the annual WorkSafe Awards are open to all Victorian-based employers and workers until Tuesday, 30 June.
Horizon scan — reports map WHS and workers compensation research landscape
05 June, 2026A suite of reports published by Safe Work Australia identify areas of strength and opportunities in work health and safety and workers compensation research.
Entries open for 2026 Augusta Zadow Awards
18 May, 2026With grants of up to $25,000 for WHS initiatives benefitting women and young workers in South Australia, entries are open for SafeWork SA's 2026 Augusta Zadow Awards.
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Melbourne next week
12 May, 2026Running 20–21 May at the MCEC and attracting 6000+ attendees, Victoria's Workplace Health & Safety Show will feature 200+ exhibitors, 70+ speakers and 40+ CPD seminars.
2026 National Safe Work Month theme announced
11 May, 2026'Safe work is for life' has been announced as the theme for October's National Safe Work Month — acknowledging that WHS is about more than preventing harm in the moment.
Victoria seeks feedback on draft Code of Claimants' Rights
05 May, 2026Victoria is seeking feedback on a draft code developed following legislative amendments last year to the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April, 2026Tuesday, 28 April 2026 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and this year's theme is ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment for all.
45-year data links leisure physical activity with work ability in later life
21 April, 2026Using 45-year data of the same participants, Finnish researchers say they have made a link that, previously, could not be conclusively verified.
Managing the risk of gender-based violence in construction — resources released
13 April, 2026A new set of resources intended to help employers identify, assess and manage the risks of gender-based violence in the construction industry has been released.
SafeWork NSW publishes first half-yearly report as a standalone regulator
07 April, 2026Since commencing operation as a standalone regulator on 1 July 2025, SafeWork NSW has published its first set of reporting requirements.
Northern Territory approves three new Codes of Practice
07 April, 2026Providing practical guidance for employers and other duty holders, including workers, three new Codes of Practice have been approved in the Northern Territory.
WA's 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards — entries close 29 May
30 March, 2026With five award categories, nominations are open until 29 May for WorkSafe WA's 2026 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.
Transport Australia launches with "a focus on safety, sustainability and the end user"
17 March, 2026Transport Australia, the new peak industry body — formerly Roads Australia — has launched, calling for a 'step-change' in Australia's transport system.
Structural collapse leads to $850K enforceable undertaking
16 March, 2026Following the collapse of a large section of structural steel framework, an enforceable undertaking will see a construction company spend a total of $850,000.
