New Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological safety is the foundation of a healthy workplace culture. It allows staff to raise clinical concerns, discuss stress or workload issues, and contribute ideas that improve care outcomes without fear of blame, punishment or embarrassment. This Ausmed Training Module will discuss the importance of fostering a safe, respectful and mentally healthy work environment, offer practical tips for contributing to a psychologically safe workplace, and provide an overview of key legal obligations.
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7 Units • 8 Questions
What you'll learn:
Explain what psychological safety means and why it is essential for mental health, wellbeing and compliance in the workplace.
Identify key behaviours and responsibilities that contribute to a psychologically safe and respectful work environment.
Recognise organisational and individual obligations under work health and safety and positive duty legislation to prevent harm and protect staff.
Who it's for:
All staff in the healthcare and care workforce
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Last updated06 Nov 2025
Published06 Nov 2025
Due for review29 Nov 2028
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