Safe Work Month 2023 theme and campaign launch

We’re launching our Safe Work Month theme and campaign kit! 

October is National Safe Work Month. A time to show our commitment to keeping workplaces safe and healthy.

The month aims to encourage a strong safety culture and support all workers to return home healthy and safe at the end of each day. When we raise awareness and understand the importance of safe practices, we can make a real difference in reducing work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

For 2023, WorkSafe ACT has decided on a local theme, to really let our fellow Canberrans know how important your health and safety is to us.

Safe Work Month: it's everyone's Territory

Safe Work Month is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on your workplace. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone.

October is also Mental Health Month, a month to raise community awareness and understanding of mental health.

Throughout the month, we will also be supporting and fundraising for the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre a local organisation providing crisis, counselling and advocacy support to survivors of sexual violence and their supporters. Join us at any of our Safety Sessions or visit their website to find out more and to donate.

Each week of October we will have a different focus.

• Week 1 (1-8 October): Vulnerable workers, including workers’ compensation and labour hire licensing
• Week 2 (9-15 October): Psychosocial hazards
• Week 3 (16-22 October): ACT Public Service
• Week 4 (23-31 October): All workers, all workplaces

During the month, we will promote and release a range of digital resources including safety alerts, videos, and guidance materials.

We will also hold weekly Safety Sessions across Canberra, where you can come and meet our Inspectors and ask questions about keeping your workplaces safe and healthy.

How to get involved

We’re asking businesses, employers, workers and the ACT community to join us in celebrating Safe Work Month and commit to building safe and healthy practices for all workers, all workplaces.

There are lots of ways you can get involved, including:

• promote the month in your workplace
• download and use our campaign kit resources
• grab a cuppa and hold a SafeTea Chat 
• join us at our Safety Sessions

Head to Safe Work Month and check out our Digital Campaign Kit now to get involved!

WorkSafe ACT Media Team

media@worksafe.act.gov.au

0466 927 213