Psychosocial risks are becoming one of the fastest-growing challenges under WHS law, and training alone won’t solve them. But it can spark the conversations and confidence needed for real cultural change.

In recent psychosocial risk workshops with leaders, we saw significant increases in understanding, confidence, and willingness to talk about hazards. Training didn’t just build knowledge—it revealed where internal processes, leadership capability, and practical tools still need attention.

Effective training is a starting point, not a finish line. It creates shared understanding and opens the door to meaningful action.

If you’ve been thinking, “We probably need to do something about these new psychosocial risk rules,” you’re not alone. Enforcement is ramping up, here’s what’s changed, why it matters, and how to take confident action.

From 1 December 2025, Victorian businesses will face new obligations under the OHS (Psychological Health) Regulations. These rules put workplace stressors, like bullying, high workloads, and toxic cultures, on the same legal footing as physical hazards. Here’s what the changes mean, and how to prepare.