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Employer training calendar

2026 Q1 calendar

In Q1, we’re excited to bring you 16 dynamic training events covering key topic areas such as Workers Compensation, Health, Safety & Wellbeing and Mental Health, with each session designed to tackle real workplace challenges and emerging trends.

Delivered by EML Group and Industry Specialists, the program is all about equipping you with practical insights and tools to stay ahead of the curve. 

Our extensive program covers current trends in injury prevention, injury management and workers compensation.

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Calendar sessions

Customised and flexible learning for workplace peace of mind

Workers compensation: National updates and insights

This session is designed to provide employers with an update on current issues impacting workers compensation schemes, the latest trends, external factors and legal implications, and the expected implications of these issues for employers across the jurisdictional Workers Compensation schemes of SA, NSW and VIC.
Host : Internal

Defusing and de-escalating strategies

This session equips participants with practical strategies to manage challenging interactions effectively. Learn how communication style, tone, and non-verbal cues influence outcomes, and explore techniques to understand the drivers behind distressed behaviour. Gain skills in evidence-based defusing strategies, respectful assertiveness, and collaborative problem-solving. Discover when to pause or take breaks, maintain boundaries while validating feelings, and avoid language that escalates tension. The session also covers safety steps for situations that cannot be diffused and emphasises self-care and support following difficult encounters.
Host : AP Psychology

Protecting and promoting mental health at work

Ensure a psychosocially safe workplace with our program designed for leaders. Learn strategies to identify and manage psychosocial hazards to help prevent mental health issues. Learn how to understand how to fulfill legal obligations and foster a healthier work environment.
Host : Black Dog Institute

Understanding common musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation

This session explores the most common musculoskeletal injuries affecting today’s workforce. We break down what these injuries are, how they occur, the factors that contribute to them, and practical strategies to prevent or reduce recurrence.
Host : IPAR

The injury conversation: Getting it right from the first moment

The first conversation after an injury sets the tone for the whole claim. When handled poorly, it leads to disengagement, mistrust, and long durations. This session equips leaders with the words, presence, and timing to start the process well – protecting both the worker’s wellbeing and the business.
Host : Lysander

Mind the gap: Five practical fixes to close psychosocial compliance gaps

With psychosocial safety regulations now established across Australia, we have a clearer picture of what regulators expect from organisations. Non-compliance not only puts workers’ mental health at risk but also exposes organisations to significant financial, legal, operational, and reputational consequences. Discover how to comply with psychosocial safety regulations and protect your people.
Host : FlourishDX

Role of the return to work coordinator – VIC

This 2-day training workshop, conducted in Melbourne Victoria and endorsed by WorkSafe Victoria, empowers RTW Coordinators with vital tools to effectively manage return to work processes in accordance with legislation and injury management principles. Participants will engage with content to learn how to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work plans under the WIRC Act 2013. A WorkSafe VIC endorsed Certificate will be provided upon full participation in the RTWC training.
Host : Recovre

Best practice in injury management: Plan, act, review

This session will cover the “Plan, Act, Review” Framework and will focus on the importance of early intervention, and injury management best practices to support return to work. This session will outline the key actions needed to set claims up for success, while also highlighting common barriers and red flags to watch for. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with a practical framework to plan, act, and review effectively when managing workplace injuries.
Host : Procare

Engaging effectively with health professionals to improve return to work outcome

This session is designed for professionals involved in return to work (RTW) programs, including Human Resources Managers, Case Managers, and Rehabilitation Coordinators. It focuses on optimising the role of health professionals in facilitating effective and sustainable RTW outcomes for employees recovering from illness or injury. Participants will explore the crucial role that health professionals play in the RTW process. This session emphasises the importance of collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches and how to leverage the expertise of health professionals to support employee recovery and reintegration into the workplace.
Host : Work Rehab

Role of the return to work coordinator – VIC

This 2-day training workshop, conducted in Melbourne Victoria and endorsed by WorkSafe Victoria, empowers RTW Coordinators with vital tools to effectively manage return to work processes in accordance with legislation and injury management principles. Participants will engage with content to learn how to facilitate safe and sustainable return to work plans under the WIRC Act 2013. A WorkSafe VIC endorsed Certificate will be provided upon full participation in the RTWC training.
Host : Workplace Interventions

Mental Health First Aid

The Accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training tailored for workplaces, enables participants to acquire vital skills to recognise, respond, and support adults facing mental health challenges. Our facilitators bring expertise to ensure your people are well-equipped to navigate mental health challenges confidently. A MHFA endorsed certificate will be provided upon full participation in the training.
Host : Workplace Interventions

Beyond the mask: Recognising hidden struggles before they escalate

Mental health conditions often emerge when people hide struggles for too long. This session strengthens early intervention – reducing mental health claims, interpersonal conflict, and long-term absences.
Host : Lysander

Mental Health First Aid (NSW)

The Accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training tailored for workplaces, enables participants to acquire vital skills to recognise, respond, and support adults facing mental health challenges. Our facilitators bring expertise to ensure your people are well-equipped to navigate mental health challenges confidently. A MHFA endorsed certificate will be provided upon full participation in the training.
Host : Internal

Mental Health First Aid (VIC)

The Accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training tailored for workplaces, enables participants to acquire vital skills to recognise, respond, and support adults facing mental health challenges. Our facilitators bring expertise to ensure your people are well-equipped to navigate mental health challenges confidently. A MHFA endorsed certificate will be provided upon full participation in the training.
Host : Access Psychology

Navigating change for leaders: When uncertainty is the only certainty

Change in the workplace – whether in roles, teams, or the organisation, often brings uncertainty, which can feel overwhelming and stressful. Leaders face unique challenges during these times, as change impacts them and their teams. Everyone responds differently, so understanding emotional reactions and learning practical strategies is essential. In this 1.5 hour session, Transitioning Well will help leaders support themselves and others through change, focusing on managing anxiety, worry, and stress effectively.
Host : Transitioning Well

Strong minds, silent battles: Women’s mental health at work

Gender shapes how we experience mental health at work – and the data tells a clear story: women carry a disproportionate share of the risk. Join Keith Govias (EML), Dr Leah Collins (Transitioning Well), Rose Evans (Bridge Street Psychology), and Thea O’Connor (Menopause at Work) as they unpack the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Discover practical strategies for employers and employees to foster support, resilience, and wellbeing together.
Host : Internal

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