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Workplace
Psychological
First Aid
CSG November 2012 Presentation: Rhonda Brand, Organisational Psychologist, Xchanging

Workplace Psychological First Aid

Presentation by: Rhonda Brand, Organisational Psychologist, Xchanging

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Stress can be both positive and negative (distress). When an event occurs in a workplace that causes distress, psychological first aid is an effective tool for assisting workers to deal with it. That was the topic of a talk to Central Safety Group on November 13, 2012 by Rhonda Brand, Organisational Psychologist at Xchanging.
Rhonda outlined the many and various responses to a critical incident that a person may experience, ranging from physiological to psychological, emotional and behavioural. She then spoke about psychological first aid, what it involves and what it is not. Rhonda also gave examples of the application of psychological first aid to particular organisations.

The presenter:

Rhonda became Psychologist/Organisational Development Consultant for Xchanging in 2006. During this time she has been involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of targeted interventions to reduce incidents and severity of psychological injuries across Victorian workplaces. Her work was recognised at the 2010 WorkSafe Awards in the category of Best OHS solution in the Public Sector & Community Services. The framework Rhonda developed was the first stress prevention model recognised in 22 years of the prestigious safety awards. Rhonda has a BA in Psychology & Sociology from Monash University as well as a Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology/Organisational Psychology from Victoria University.

 
 

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Fatigue Management
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CSG November 2025 event - Presenter Jane Skillen, OHS Advisor, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine - Fatigue management in a high-risk environment


Fatigue management in a high-risk environment

Presented by: Jane Skillen, OHS Advisor, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Topic: Fatigue management in a high-risk environment

How: CSG Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in person

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025, noon
Non-Members welcome to attend

Fatigue management in a high-risk environment
Fatigue in the workplace can be a critical safety and psychosocial risk. However, some contributing factors are often overlooked, resulting in poor management of the issue.
At our final in-person presentation for 2025 on 11 November, Jane Skillen, OHS Advisor at Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, will provide an informative case study on managing fatigue for clinical forensic nurses in regional Victoria.
She will discuss the implications of being impaired by fatigue in such a high-risk work environment, and the importance of recognising both external and workplace factors that can contribute to it.
Her talk will outline strategies to identify fatigue-related concerns early, and what a timely intervention looks like. Come along in person to take advantage of Jane’s extensive experience in OHS and continue the discussion after the formal event is over.

About the Speaker:

Jane Skillen has over 20 years’ experience across the Victorian Public Service and specialised sectors including healthcare, education, corrections, and the arts.
She has been in her current role of OHS Advisor with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) for two and a half years. VIFM provides the justice system with crucial evidence that underpins safe convictions and appropriate acquittals.
Her previous career includes providing expert OHS leadership to organisations such as Youth Justice, Corrections Victoria, the Department of Health & Human Services and Victoria Police.
Jane is a Financial Member of Central Safety Group.

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where: Regus Yarra Room, 50th floor, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne. Our thanks to Helen O'Keefe for providing the venue.
How: Online via Zoom or in person - the link will be sent out on the afternoon of the Monday preceding the event
N.B. A video recording of the session will be available on the website exclusively for financial members.
Cost: Financial members* free. Others $15
RSVP: COB Monday 10 November 2025. Online using our RSVP form
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Online using our RSVP form or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone the secretary T: (03) 9387 9768 Mobile 0417 040 252
The Zoom event link will be emailed on the afternoon of Monday 10 November.

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