National occupational health and safety agency, Comcare, has outlined further details of its 2012 National Conference.

 

The two and a half day long conference will be held from 19-21 September at the Sydney Convention Centre, with Comcare anticipating over 500 delegates from related industries to attend.

 

The 2012 conference theme has been announced as Build, Connect and support – Lead the conversation, with an overall focus on mental health, incorporating sub-themes of wellbeing.

 

The three main themes have been identified as:

Build—capability and awareness 
Connect—people for better work ability
Support—people in recovery and return to work.

 

Speakers will present thought-provoking ideas, concepts and challenge traditional thinking in the areas of psychological injuries, social inclusion, ageing workforce and rehabilitation. The conference will provide participants with professional development and networking opportunities and examine issues in work health and safety (WHS).
  

The objectives of the conference are to:

  • examine contemporary issues and explore continuous improvement opportunities to better manage psychological injury
  • contribute to improving individual and organisational resilience
  • raise awareness to recognise the importance of effective people management as critical success factors for organisations managing workplace injuries
  • provide participants with significant professional development and networking opportunities
  • deliver relevant information, ideas and strategies to assist organisations to develop their capabilities and improve their health and safety practices.

 

Registrations can be made here

 

The full program is available here