Mentally Healthy Workplaces

National Workplace Initiative

In the 2019-20 Federal Budget the Government announced an investment of $11.5 million over four years for the National Workplace Initiative (NWI). The NWI provides a nationally consistent approach to workplace mental health.

two women talking on front of monitorA unique feature of the NWI is that it was initiated by the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance. The Alliance is made up of national organisations from the business, union, government, workplace health and mental health sectors leading change to promote and create mentally healthy workplaces. The National Mental Health Commission (the Commission) is an Alliance member. While managed by the Commission, the Alliance guided the NWI and provides expert advice on its implementation.  

It was developed to:

  • create an evidence-based framework for workplace mental health strategies
  • help people at work and those connected to them find suitable initiatives and resources
  • showcase successful approaches to mentally healthy workplaces
  • strengthen the many programs and interventions already underway in Australia.

The NWI utilised local and international research and learning from industry and mental health experts, and other government organisations. 

If you have a query about the NWI or would like to get in contact with the project team, please email: nwi@mentalhealthcommission.gov.au 

Mentally Healthy Workplaces digital platform

The Mentally Healthy Workplaces digital platform is live.

The platform has been developed as a “one stop shop” for information and resources that helps organisations build mentally healthy workplaces.   

During Beta testing, we will be fine-tuning the platform based on feedback we receive from users. 

The Commission has developed the platform in conjunction with the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, through the National Workplace Initiative.

Visit the platform:  https://beta.mentallyhealthyworkplaces.gov.au/ 

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People sometimes feel like they're doing it on their own, and they don't know where to go, and they don't really have an idea of where to start. If people are coming together and talking about it, then that's probably a really good place to start.

  • TOM REID

  • HEAD OF POLICY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Additional guidance and reports developed by the National Workplace Initiative

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