Business Leaders' Breakfast 2026

When we think about safety at work we typically think about physical safety. Yet, new advances in knowledge and a strengthened regulatory framework in Victoria have helped us to recognise that looking after psychological health at work is just as important as physical health. A psychologically healthy workplace is one that actively works to prevent psychosocial injuries by reducing risks of exposure to psychosocial hazards.

In this presentation Professor Lea Waters will engage you with compelling evidence from neuroscience, positive psychology and business studies to show what happens inside your brain and body when you feel psychologically safe and healthy at work. Psychological health is a key resource worth growing in our employees given its link to clearer thinking, improved problem solving, higher EQ, stronger resilience and better physical health.

The benefits of good mental health extend beyond employees to also provide advantages to the workplace with research showing a $2.30 return on investment for every $1.00 spent on effective workplace mental health actions including reductions in absenteeism, accidents, errors, turnover and compensation claims.

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