Lawyers and mediators are now required to address psychosocial hazards under WHS legislation. This session introduces the Job Demands–Resources model and the Psychosocial Hazards Code of Practice, showing how they apply to legal and mediation contexts.

You’ll walk away with:

- A clear understanding of WHS duties and compliance obligations.

- Practical tools to reduce risks like workload stress, bullying, or vicarious trauma.

- Strategies to strengthen safe and sustainable practice.

Who should attend: Solicitors, Principals, Practice Managers, and mediators wanting to align with WHS requirements.

Working with family and domestic violence (FDV) cases brings unique psychosocial risks — from exposure to traumatic stories to the tension between neutrality and safety obligations. This session focuses on vicarioustrauma and rolestrain, translating them into clear, evidence-based strategies to protect both practitioner wellbeing and client safety.

You’ll walk away with:

- Tools to recognise early warning signs of trauma exposure.

- Practical strategies to reduce stress and avoid unsafe practice.

- Insights into creating safe, ethical practice across mediation and family law.

Who should attend: FDRPs and legal practitioners working with FDV-related cases.