Recognising Excellence
in Safer Workplaces

On Friday 12 September, 2025 at the Murrook Culture Centre, we celebrated the organisations, leaders and teams driving real change in mental health, wellbeing and psychosocial safety at work.

Psychosocial Safety & Leadership Awards

The Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards is an event designed to celebrate organisations, leaders and initiatives driving real change in workplace safety and wellbeing.

These Awards shine a spotlight on those committed to growth, inclusion and wellbeing in the workplace.

Why These Awards Matter

Psychosocial safety isn’t a trend, it’s the foundation of workplaces where people feel respected, supported and able to thrive.

These Awards recognise those who are leading the way: taking bold, thoughtful steps to reduce risks, improve inclusivity and champion mental health at work.

We’re here to honour the journey, not just the end results. From innovative ideas to everyday improvements, these Awards exist to celebrate the commitment and leadership that build safer, healthier teams.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Psychosocial Risk Management

Inclusivity & Collaboration

Innovation That Inspires

Not Your Typical Awards

This event breaks the mould, no long speeches, no stiff suits. Just real conversations, real impact and real change makers.

A Fresh Take

Forget the formal sit-down dinners and loud music. This is a relaxed, cocktail-style afternoon built for connection, conversation and collaboration.

Celebrate the Journey

We don’t just honour outcomes, we shine a light on the growth, commitment and small steps that lead to lasting cultural change.

Build Real Connections

Mingle with like-minded leaders, share ideas and explore new ways to drive psychosocial safety together.

Award Categories

Recognising Excellence in Psychosocial Safety

We have 3 meaningful, prestigious categories. These Awards honour the people, teams and ideas making real change in workplace wellbeing and safety.

Outstanding Leadership in Psychosocial Safety

Celebrates a leader who’s gone above and beyond to create a psychologically safe, supportive workplace culture. It's about commitment, consistency and courage.

Best Team Collaboration for Psychosocial Safety

Honours a cross-functional team, HR, WHS, leadership and more, working together to embed psychosocial safety into the fabric of their organisation. True change is a team effort.

Innovation in Psychosocial Risk Management

Shines a light on bold thinking, an initiative, program, or solution that challenges the status quo and delivers meaningful impact in managing psychosocial hazards.

Each Award highlights a different path to creating safer, more inclusive workplaces.

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Announcing the 2025 Winners

We’re proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards. Across leadership, teamwork and innovation, these outstanding individuals and teams have set a new benchmark for creating safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces.

Their achievements highlight the courage, collaboration and creativity driving real change in psychosocial safety today.

Teamwork

There were 2 winners for this category:

Port of Newcastle
The Executive Leadership, Safety and People & Culture teams co-designed a psychosocial strategy focused on awareness, capability and compliance. Judges praised the clear structure, collaboration and shared accountability, with psychosocial safety now part of core WHS strategy.

Ben Musgrove & Fabrication Team
Ben Musgrove and his team improved PPE, scaffolding and crib rooms, while building stronger connections between leaders and workers. Judges commended his genuine, grassroots leadership for lifting safety, communication and morale.

Innovation

Transitioning Well

Transitioning Well created the Workplace Mental Health Coaching Program to help small and medium businesses manage psychosocial risks.

With over 2,500 businesses and 6,500 hours of coaching delivered, judges praised its scale, accessibility and impact in moving workplaces from awareness to action.

Leadership

Leadership also saw 2 winners:

Lainie Cassidy – KPMG

As Director of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Safety, Lainie embedded psychosocial safety as a systemic obligation at KPMG through initiatives like the Sustainable Working Program and “Right to Disconnect.” Judges called her work ground-breaking, noting its influence on culture and industry practice.

Jeremy Brett – Morgan Engineering

Since 2019, Jeremy has embedded a Psychosocial Safety Climate at Morgan Engineering, reducing absenteeism by 30% and lifting retention by 25%. Judges praised his evidence-based approach and measurable results in building a strong, sustainable culture.

Recognising the 2025 Finalists

We’re proud to introduce the finalists for the inaugural Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards. These individuals and teams have demonstrated remarkable commitment to creating safer, healthier and more supportive workplaces. Their efforts in leadership, teamwork and innovation stand out as examples of what’s possible when psychosocial safety is given the attention it deserves.

This year’s finalists represent a wide range of industries and initiatives, but they all share one thing in common – the courage and determination to make real change in workplace wellbeing and culture.

Check out the incredible finalists driving impact and progress across Australia.

Outstanding Leadership

Angela Martin, General Manager, Lifeline North Coast

Angela Martin, General Manager, Lifeline North Coast

Emma Meldrum, Injury Management Advisor, Pacific National

Jeremy Brett, General Manager, Morgan Engineering NSW

Kerrie Sellen, Director, Restorative Journeys

Lainie Cassidy, Director - Inclusion, Wellbeing & Safety, KPMG Australia

Tazmyn Jewell, CEO, Health Voyage Ltd

Team Collaboration

Oceania HSW Team, Fonterra Oceania

KPMG Sustainable Working Group, KPMG Australia

Ben Musgrove & his Fabrication Team, Morgan Engineering NSW

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG)

Peer Connect Champions, Pacific National

PON ELT/Safety/P&C team, Port of Newcastle

Denise Richards and Mitchell Kem, TrendPac

Tweed Shire Council Executive Leadership Team

Innovation

Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty Ltd

Felix Hall, Co-Founder / CEO MindMuse

Omikami Bailey, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, NAB Limited

Transitioning Well and NSW Government's WMHC Team, Workplace Mental Health Coaching program

Nicola Knobel, Head of Safety, Risk and Assurance, Whānau Āwhina Plunket

Alanna Ball, Founder, Women in Safety

Meet the Judges

Meet the esteemed panel of judges for the Psychosocial Safety and Leadership Awards. These leading experts bring a wealth of experience across WHS, law, human wellbeing and strategic program delivery. Their diverse insights and unwavering commitment to creating mentally healthy and safe workplaces ensure a rigorous and insightful recognition of excellence in this vital field.