Residential care home staff are among the most at‑risk workers in Australia. Recent figures reveal that 332 residential care workers in Victoria alone have filed injury claims in the past six years. Staff have reported having carving knives held to their throats, being choked unconscious, and coward punched.   Key Risks: Physical assault: Staff are frequently assaulted […]

This article is written to act as a practical guide for leaders who know that policies alone won’t protect their people. Whether your team works in healthcare, retail, community services or regional fieldwork, lone working is more common than you might think. From support workers visiting homes to employees locking up alone at night, more and more staff are operating without backup.

In today’s evolving work landscape, one thing remains constant: the importance of safety. Each year, thousands of Australian workers are injured on the job, and many of these incidents are preventable. According to Safe Work Australia, the most common workplace injuries stem from risks that span across industries - from healthcare and construction to retail and local government.