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Managing WHS and Psychosocial Hazards in Sport

Governing sports bodies and sporting organisations, from grass roots to elite professional levels, have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone involved. We will explore what this means in a WHS context and lead attendees through a range of key topics.

Governing sports bodies and sporting organisations, from grass roots to elite professional levels, have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone involved.

In this webinar, our Managing Director and Principal, Athena Koelmeyer will explore what this means in a WHS context. Athena will lead attendees through a range of key topics: 

  • WHS  obligations of sporting organisations and their leaders.
  • Psychosocial hazards and what they look like in sporting environments
  • Practical strategies for identifying and managing psychosocial risks.  
  • Lessons from recent case studies across Australian and International sport.

Whether you are a Club board member, executive, head of sport, team manager and/or coach, this webinar will provide practical insights to help you better understand your responsibilities and create safer sporting environments.

The webinar will begin at 11.00am (AEST) on Thursday, 30 July 2026.

Working remotely?  Not at your desk? No problem, simply download the GoToWebinar app and listen wherever you may be.  

This webinar is FREE for our valued clients!
     
If you are not a client, please email sydney@workplacelaw.com.au  to express your interest in attending this webinar and we will be in touch.
     
Clients should register now to avoid missing out as places are strictly limited.

Please note Workplace Law reserves the right to decline registrations at its discretion.

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