The Ambiguity of Wellbeing: Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace - safetyCast #005
The Ambiguity of Wellbeing: Rethinking Mental Health in the Workplace
In this safetyCast episode, we unpack the complex and often misunderstood concept of "wellbeing" and what it truly means for mental health in the workplace. Featuring insights from EY’s Roberto C Garcia and Samantha Thomas, this conversation explores why a strategic, clearly defined approach to mental health is essential for building healthier, more engaged organisations.
Together, we discuss how leadership, governance, and measurable initiatives can shape effective psychosocial risk management, and why it’s time to move beyond vague wellbeing programs toward real cultural impact.
Key themes:
Why "wellbeing" needs a clearer definition in the workplace
The role of measurement in evaluating mental health strategies
Leadership's responsibility in managing psychosocial risks
How culture and governance intersect with mental health outcomes
Whether you're a health and safety leader, HR professional, or business executive, this episode offers essential perspectives to support your people and build a more resilient workplace.
Featuring:
Roberto C Garcia, Lead Partner, Mental Health and Psychosocial Risk Management, EY
Samantha Thomas, Senior Manager, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), EY
Available now on all major podcast platforms.
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Psychosocial Safety Solutions: Building A Mental Health Strategy - safetyCast #004
In this episode of safetyCast, we dive into the complexities of crafting an effective mental health strategy in large, diverse workplaces.
Listen to Conor Duffy, founder of Psychosocial Safety Solutions and former Head of Health & Safety at Kmart Australia. In this episode he unpacks the building blocks of a successful psychosocial strategy that supports every level of the organisation, from head office to the frontline.
Conor shares practical, experience-backed insights into:
Embedding psychological safety into your broader WHS strategy
The role of initiatives like EAPs and Psychological First Aid
Setting up systems for support, measurement, and continuous improvement
Whether you’re a CEO, people leader, or safety professional, this conversation will equip you with actionable ideas to elevate mental wellbeing across your workplace and meet the growing expectations around psychosocial risk.
Available now on all major podcast platforms.
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The Impacts of CSRD on WHS- safetyCast #003
How the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping safety reporting
In this episode of safetyCast by ecoPortal, we explore how the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is transforming the way organisations think about, and report on, health, safety, and wellbeing.
Featuring Matthew Cowie and Samantha Thomas from EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services team, this conversation unpacks what the CSRD means for organisations across Australasia and beyond. You’ll hear real-world case studies, practical tips, and expert insights on how to integrate HSW into your sustainability reporting, far beyond the basics of internal compliance.
Whether you're a business leader, HSW professional, or part of your organisation’s sustainability strategy, this episode will help you boost transparency, accountability, and impact.
🎧 Available now on all major streaming platforms. Listen now.
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Transforming Safety Culture: Building a Foundation for Lasting Change - safetyCast #002
🎙️ Transforming Safety Culture
In this episode of safetyCast, we sit down with Tim Hudson, Operational Risk Management Consultant at Hudson Global Consulting, to explore what it really takes to build and sustain a strong safety culture in today’s evolving workplaces.
From leadership commitment to employee engagement, Tim shares insights drawn from decades of global experience helping organisations embed safety into the way they work. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing approach, this episode offers practical tools, real-world examples, and strategies to help you shift mindsets, behaviours, and systems toward safer outcomes.
If you're a CEO, H&S leader, or operations professional ready to take safety from compliance to culture, this episode is for you.
🔗 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform.
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Leadership, Influence and Impact - safetyCast #001
In this episode, Dr. Megan Tranter shares how strong leadership shapes safer, healthier workplaces. Drawing from her global experience at Amazon, PepsiCo, and more, she explores how EHS leaders can drive culture, strategy, and impact beyond compliance. Perfect for professionals looking to elevate their influence in Health and Safety. Listen here!
🎙️ SafetyCast by ecoPortal
Your go-to podcast for real talk on workplace health, safety, and leadership. From expert interviews to practical insights, we explore what it really takes to build safer, smarter, more people-first organisations.
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