Safe Work Australia has released a report on psychological health trends in Australian workplaces. Key findings include:
- Mental health conditions accounted for 9% of serious workers' compensation claims, up by 36.9% since 2017-18.
- Time lost and compensation paid for mental health conditions were significantly higher than for physical injuries.
- Workers with mental health claims had poorer return-to-work outcomes and faced stigma
The report uses data from various sources and supports SWA’s updated Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work