The Course

The NSW Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work was introduced in May 2021 and became enforceable through changes to the NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation from 1 October 2022. This marked a turning point: for the first time, employers were explicitly required by law to manage psychosocial risks in the same way as physical hazards.

In practice, this means services must proactively identify factors such as excessive workload, role conflict, bullying, poor support, or exposure to traumatic events, assess the risks, and put controls in place to protect staff wellbeing. For leaders in early education and care, the Code sets a clear expectation: protecting psychological health is no longer optional—it is a core WHS duty, backed by compliance obligations and penalties for breaches.

What you will learn

This is a 1-hour, self-paced course designed for early childhood and Out of School Hours Care professionals. Once completed, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, which you can use as evidence of professional development.

You will learn:

  • What psychosocial hazards are and how they appear in education and care settings.
  • Your legal obligations under the NSW WHS Act, Regulations, and Code of Practice.
  • How to identify, assess, and control psychosocial risks using practical tools like checklists and action plans.
  • How to build a supportive workplace culture where staff wellbeing is protected and valued.

As part of the course, you will also receive a downloadable Psychosocial Hazard Identification Checklist


Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Identifying Common Psychosocial Hazards in an Education and Care Setting
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  WHS Responsibilities and Psychosocial Risk Management Process
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  Controlling Psychosocial Hazards – Effective Measures and Tools
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  Fostering a Psychologically Safe and Supportive Workplace Culture
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  Conclusion
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Meet your facilitator


Olga Weintraub Elia is a dual-qualified professional, combining her background in Education with formal Work Health and Safety expertise. She has worked for many years in teaching and leadership roles in the education and care sector, including with large not-for-profit organisations and local government providers. She later transitioned into adult education as a qualified Trainer and Assessor, as well as an industry compliance advisor, where she mentors directors and teams in education and care services.