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Key OHS
Issues
2015
CSG March 2015 Presenters: Carolyn Davis, ACCI and Phil Lovelock, VECCI-organisation logos

Key OHS issues for employers in 2015

Presenters:

    Carolyn Davis, Manager, Work Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation Policy, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
    Phil Lovelock, Senior OHS Consultant and Specialist Policy Advisor, Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)

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What are some of the most pressing OHS issues facing employers in 2015?
Both national and Victorian perspectives were presented at Central Safety Group's lunchtime talk on March 17, 2015. The national scene was discussed by Carolyn Davis, Manager Work Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation Policy with the ACCI.
This was followed by Phil Lovelock presenting a more detailed look at what’s currently happening in Victoria. Issues for VECCI include the state of flux within WorkSafe Victoria itself and the alignment of regulations with the Model WHS legislation.
Both Carolyn and Phil are responsible for informing and representing businesses of all sizes and sectors of the economy. ACCI is a peak organisation which represents at national level VECCI and other state chambers of commerce and industry associations. VECCI is Victoria's most influential employer group, directly representing 15,000 members.

The presenter:

Carolyn Davis has a background in industrial chemistry and occupational hygiene, and has been involved in WHS management, policy and advocacy for more than 20 years. She currently represents industry on a range of issues with Safework Australia and other agencies.

The presenter:

Phil Lovelock is a qualified Occupational Health and Safety specialist who provides occupational health and safety assistance to a wide range of industries. He also conducts a number of OHS courses for VECCI and provides input to WorkSafe Victoria.

 
 

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Mental Health

CSG July 2025 event - Craig Ramadge, Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, Forensicare


OHS & forensic mental health

Presented by: Craig Ramadge, Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, Forensicare
Topic: OHS & forensic mental health


How: CSG Hybrid Lunchtime Presentation - via zoom or in person

Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025, noon
Non-Members welcome to attend

OHS & forensic mental health
As many of you know, Victoria is entering a new era of workplace safety with the upcoming implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations, set to take effect in December 2025.
Craig Ramadge’s presentation to Central Safety Group on July 8 will draw on his experience working in the area of forensic mental health to explore the implications of Victoria’s new psychosocial regulations for employers and employees.
These regulations place a stronger emphasis on identifying and managing psychological hazards - including exposure to trauma, violence and high-stress environments - all of which are highly relevant in forensic settings.
Craig will take us through the unique physical and mental health challenges faced by workers in forensic mental health roles, and how the changes to WorkCover Mental Injury claims in Victoria impact these workers.
He will also offer practical strategies for creating safer, more supportive workplaces, with an emphasis on the importance of early intervention, trauma-informed care and organisational resilience.
Whether you work in corrections, mental health services, law enforcement or community support, this session is designed to equip you with insights and tools to better protect psychological wellbeing in your workplace.

About the Speaker:

Craig Ramadge is a qualified OHS practitioner, who has been Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor with Forensicare for the last 15 months.
Prior to that he had over 12 years’ experience across multiple Australian jurisdictions, working in a range of sectors, including higher and vocational education, construction, manufacturing, health, and utilities.
Craig holds a Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety from RMIT University; a Bachelor of Arts from La Trobe University, and is a certified WHS Management Systems Lead Auditor with SAI Global.
Craig is a committee member of Central Safety Group.

Date: Tuesday 8 July 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: In person or online via Zoom - 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 7 July 2025. Online using our RSVP form
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The Zoom event link will be emailed on the afternoon of Monday 7 July 2025.

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