NSW Psychosocial Safety Regulations & Mental Health Care leaders Summit

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The 2026 NDIS & SIL Psychosocial & Mental Health Safety Summit is a premier professional forum designed for NDIS and Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers, allied health professionals, support coordinators, and operational leaders across Sydney.

This summit addresses one of the sector’s most critical and evolving challenges: managing psychosocial hazards to safeguard both participants and workers within a complex and changing regulatory landscape.

From 2026, New South Wales will implement significant reforms, with the Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work becoming legally enforceable, placing a clear duty on organisations to actively identify, assess, and control psychosocial risks.

​In parallel, SafeWork NSW is increasing compliance inspections, particularly targeting high-risk workplaces, reinforcing that psychosocial risk management is no longer optional. It must be embedded into everyday operational practice, elevating workforce wellbeing from a supportive initiative to a core governance, compliance, and leadership responsibility.

Providers now carry a dual obligation: to protect participants -including those with psychosocial disabilities -and to safeguard the mental health and resilience of their workforce.

This summit will provide attendees with:

• ​A comprehensive understanding of NSW 2026 psychosocial hazard regulations and the practical application of the legally enforceable Code of Practice.
• Strategies to protect participants from risks such as trauma exposure, social isolation, and inconsistent care.
• Tools to safeguard workers from burnout, fatigue, aggression, and secondary trauma, ensuring a sustainable, resilient workforce.
• Practical advice on preparing for SafeWork NSW audits and inspections, including documentation, record-keeping, and demonstrating compliance with enforceable codes.
• Insights into organisational and officer legal responsibilities associated with psychosocial risk management.

Who should attend & why

This summit is essential for leaders, professionals, and decision-makers in the NDIS and SIL sector responsible for participant safety, workforce wellbeing, and regulatory compliance.

• NDIS and SIL Providers: Executive managers, operational leaders, and service coordinators responsible for organisational risk management and participant outcomes.
• Support Coordinators & Case Managers: Those coordinating care and supports for participants with psychosocial disabilities, ensuring safe, compliant service delivery.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Officers: Professionals overseeing policy implementation, WHS compliance, and audit preparation within NDIS and SIL organisations.
• HR and Workforce Leaders: Those managing workforce wellbeing, staff training, and mental health support initiatives in high-stress operational environments.​

Attending this summit equips organisations and professionals to meet 2026 regulatory requirements, strengthen attendee's safety, and foster a resilient, supported workforce capable of delivering high-quality NDIS and SIL services.

Attendees will gain practical, evidence-based strategies to embed psychosocial safety into organisational culture, ensuring that both participant protection and workforce wellbeing are systematically prioritised, measurable, and sustainable.

This summit provides an essential platform for sector leaders to align operational practices with legal obligations, enhance workforce resilience, and drive improved outcomes for participants across the NDIS and SIL sectors.

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