The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) 

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) is the peak union body representing almost 2 million Australian workers and their families.

When union delegates gathered in the Victorian Trades Hall in 1927 to establish the ACTU they had a clear vision - to lift the living standards and quality of working life of working people.

And their strategy to achieve this was also clear – to build union organisation of the workforce on a national basis.

More than 80 years on the ACTU, its affiliated unions and their members celebrate a proud record of achievement on behalf of working Australians and the community.

The industrial gains are many: decades of wage increases through the award system and campaigns in the field, safer workplaces, equality for women, improvements in working hours, entitlements to paid holidays and better employment conditions, and the establishment of a universal superannuation system.

The Australian Psychological Society Ltd

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for psychologists in Australia and is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It spreads the message that psychologists make a difference to people’s lives, through improving scientific knowledge and community wellbeing.

The APS’s psychologically healthy workplace program that assesses the psychological health of workplaces, endorsing those which have successfully promoted positive health and wellbeing for employees. All participating organisations are provided with feedback on their strengths and areas for improvement, and referred to resources that can help them foster a more psychologically healthy workplace.

www.psychology.org.au

Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders through its high quality translational research, clinical expertise and national education programs.

Founded in 2002, the Black Dog Institute is a world-leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression, bipolar disorder and suicide. As an organisation, it focuses on the rapid translation of quality research into improved clinical practice, increased accessibility for consumers, and the delivery of long-term public health solutions.

This unique model incorporates expertise in clinical management with cutting-edge research, health professional training and community education to ensure a positive impact at all stages from prevention and early intervention through to treatment and recovery.

To maximise its reach, Black Dog Institute partners with universities, health services and community groups across the country. It also provides evidence-based workplace programs to protect and maintain the mental health of workers from a variety of backgrounds.

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

COSBOA

Founded in 1979, the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) has a proud history of strong advocacy on small business issues. COSBOA is the country's peak body representing the interests of small businesses. Its goals are to:

• promote and support development
• advocate the interests of small businesses, including through policy change and regulatory reform
• increase awareness and understanding of the role of small business.

COSBOA provides the expertise and resources required to be alert to the myriad of legislative and regulatory change. Close relationships with government ensures it’s aware of political developments that might help or hinder business.

www.cosboa.org.au

Mental Health Australia

Mental Health Australia (MHA) is the peak non-government body representing the mental health sector in Australia. MHA’s vision is for mentally healthy people and mentally healthy communities. With dedicated staff and an energetic Board, MHA works passionately towards designing the best mental health system in the world. It advocates for broad systemic reform, including the workplace, education and employment.

MHA strives to achieve meaningful change through close consultation with people who live with mental illness and the people who care for them, with their member organisations and other stakeholders.

mhaustralia.org

SANE

SANE Australia is a national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life. SANE pursues this mission in three key areas:

• Support (including the SANE Helpline, Helpline Online Chat, and forthcoming SANE Forums)
• Training (including working with employers, the media, and health professionals)
• Education (including information resources for people living with mental illness, families, employers ad employees).

Knowledge about mental health and suicide prevention is essential in the workplace - for both employers and employees. SANE is a proud partner in the Mentally Health Workplace Alliance, and has developed a range of services and resources to help employers and employees in this area.

www.sane.org

Comcare

Comcare is the national authority for work health and safety, and workers’ compensation. It is a government regulator, workers’ compensation insurer, claims manager and scheme administrator. Across a diverse jurisdiction of 400,000 workers and 200 employers.

Comcare works with employees and other workers, employers, service providers and other organisations to:

• minimise the impact of harm in the workplace,
• improve recovery at work and return to work, and
• promote the health benefits of good work.

Comcare collaborates and partners with other schemes and organisations on research and innovative projects that prevent injury and support timely, safe and durable return to work, including in complex operating environments of workplace transformation and technological change.

As a partner in the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, Comcare recognises that mentally healthy workplaces have positive outcomes for individuals, workplaces and society and is focused on driving better practice in workplaces across its scheme.