Summary
Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program: What It Is & Why It’s Vital
What It Is
The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program is a free initiative by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VCCI) aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses in Victoria identify and manage psychosocial risks. The goal is to reduce mental injuries and build workplaces that are both high-performing and mentally safe.
Participants receive support from AP Psychology & Consulting Services. Services include a validated psychosocial risk assessment, co-designed action plans for psychological health and safety, and ongoing coaching to implement those plans.
AP Psychology and Consulting
Eligibility
To take part in the program businesses must:
Be based in Victoria.
Employ fewer than 200 people.
Hold a current WorkCover policy in Victoria.
Employ workers located in Victoria.
Have a relatively low level of existing maturity in managing psychosocial safety.
What’s Provided (At No Cost)
Participants receive several supports, including:
- A dedicated consultant from AP Psychology & Consulting Services.
- A psychosocial risk assessment that aligns with ISO 45003 and WorkSafe Victoria’s identified workplace psychosocial hazards.
- A co-designed action plan that includes targeted risk controls.
- Micro-learning modules for leaders and staff tailored to the organisation’s risk profile.
Access to the TM Thrive digital platform for ongoing monitoring.
Key Dates & Scale
The program is planned to engage around 300 eligible Victorian businesses over the coming 12 months.
AP Psychology and Consulting
While there are no fixed deadlines publicly posted at the time of writing, interested businesses are encouraged to register interest early to secure a place. Spots are limited.
Why It’s Important for Social Enterprises, B Corps, Charities & Non-Profits
- Mission-Driven Organisations Face Unique Pressures. Social enterprises and charities often work with constrained resources, mission stress, and high emotional labour. Having a structured, expert-led way to identify and manage psychosocial risks can prevent burnout and protect their people.
Mental Health is Core to Sustainability
Organisations prioritising impact must also care for their internal culture. A mentally healthy workplace improves retention, wellbeing, productivity, and ultimately helps deliver mission outcomes more effectively.
Cost-Free Support Reduces Entry Barriers
Many non-profits, charities and B Corps operate on tight budgets. A fully funded program gives access to tools and best practices without the cost burden, enabling them to meet compliance and ethical standards that might otherwise be hard to afford.
Helps Meet Growing Legislative / Regulatory Expectations
Victoria is introducing new regulations (from December 2025) for workplaces to identify and manage psychosocial hazards. These programs help organisations get ahead, not just comply.
