A Healthy Workforce Makes for Healthy Business
Workplace injuries, illnesses, stress and burnout are affecting thousands of Australians – even in seemingly low-risk environments – with an estimated annual cost to our economy exceeding $61.8 billion.
Joint/muscle injuries, and musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases, collectively accounted for almost 70,000 claims between 2022-23 (SafeWork Australia). Meanwhile, work-related mental injuries are increasing, representing 18% of all new Work Cover claims between 2023-24 (up from 16% in 2022-23, according to WorkSafe Victoria).
The government is intensifying its efforts to address workplace safety, introducing new regulations, ramping up workplace inspections, and enforcing penalties for non-compliance.
“Keeping workers safe is more complex than ever. With evolving regulations, emerging risks and the growing demand for innovative solutions, workplace health and safety professionals need to stay informed and equipped to protect their teams. The Workplace Health and Safety Show is their opportunity to find the answers,” says Stephen Blackie, Portfolio Manager of the Show.
Going beyond compliance
“Workplace Health and Safety Show redefines what a healthy, safe and productive workplace looks like,”. “This is where forward-thinking workplace leaders connect to share key insights and actionable strategies to create safer, healthier work environments”.
The Show takes place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21 to 22 May 2025, and registration is free.
At the Show exhibition, 180+ leading suppliers will showcase cutting-edge safety equipment, PPE, AI-driven solutions and automation tools, making it easy to discover and source the solutions to safety challenges.
The Show also offers over 40 hours of free educational content, with tailored CPD seminars, workshops and panel discussions that shed light on evolving regulations and actionable strategies to address mental health and improve safety culture.
Building a safer future
In addition to the conference sessions and exhibition, Show attendees can also look forward to the following exciting events:
- The 2025 Champions of Safety Awards winners will be crowned: Recognising the safety professionals who are shaping the future of workplace safety. These winners will be announced at Workplace Health & Safety Show in Melbourne, on 21 May 2025.
- Psychosocial Risk Workshop with Dr Georgi Toma (Director of Heart and Brain Works):A 2-hour interactive roundtable workshop, Measure, Manage, Mature: The Next Step in Psychosocial Risk Management.
- Cocktail Hour hosted by HSI Donesafe & NSCA: Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and canapes while conversing and connecting with industry peers.
- Women in Safety Monthly Meet-Up: An empowering networking event dedicated to women in health and safety.
- Safety Suppliers Soirée: A 60-minute networking event, where guests can forge new partnerships, strengthen existing relationships, and spark meaningful conversations with industry leaders and collaborators.
- The Morning Spark – Fuel, Flow & Feel: Three interactive and uplifting wellbeing stations offering an energising experience to ignite your body and mind.
Join thousands of safety leaders, business owners, and OHS professionals as they explore the latest strategies, technologies, and solutions to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Register today at whsshow.com.au/melbourne.
About the Workplace Health & Safety Show
Workplace Health & Safety Show is Australia’s largest free-to-attend exhibition and conference dedicated to health and safety. Packed full of exhibits, live demos, seminars, workshops, networking – and attended by thousands of health and safety professionals – this all-encompassing event provides the knowledge, tools, resources and connections you need to strengthen your safety culture and improve performance and engagement.
The event attracts thousands of professionals responsible for occupational health and safety and workforce wellbeing at Australia’s largest companies and worksites, including safety, health and environmental buyers and end-users to safety resellers and retailers, senior executives and HSE professionals, people and culture professionals, contractors as well as safety managers and supervisors.
When and where:
Melbourne, 21-22 May 2025 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sydney, 22-23 October 2025 | The Dome, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Website: www.whsshow.com.au
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