Managing people well has always mattered. Managing people safely - where psychological health is treated as seriously as physical safety - is now a legal obligation in Australia. And it starts with knowing what is actually happening in your team. Roots and Range is a practical, evidence-based program for managers and team leaders who want to lead with confidence in a workplace that takes people seriously. It introduces a structured four-step approach to identifying, assessing, controlling, and reviewing the psychosocial risks in your team - not as a compliance exercise, but as a genuine act of leadership. You do not need to be an expert. You need a process, the right tools, and the confidence to use them.
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Intermediate
Difficulty level
5
Modules
20
Lessons
12 min
Per module
Self-paced digital learning
Format
In the meantime
Course overview
Concrete skills and frameworks you'll walk away with — designed for everyday application, not abstract theory.
How to apply the WHS four-step risk management cycle to your team
Four practical methods for identifying psychosocial hazards before they become incidents
How to use a risk matrix to prioritise where to act first
How the hierarchy of controls applies to psychosocial risks and why individual wellbeing programs are not enough on their own
How to build a sustainable 12-month review rhythm that keeps your obligations current
Curriculum
Before the practical tools make sense, managers need a clear picture of what they are working within. This module establishes the four-step WHS risk management cycle and shows why it applies just as directly to psychosocial hazards as it does to any physical safety risk.
Results
Measurable outcomes you can expect from completing this course with consistent practice.
Apply the WHS risk management cycle to psychosocial hazards in a team context
Use four practical methods to identify psychosocial hazards
Assess risk using a matrix across severity, likelihood, and breadth
Apply the hierarchy of controls to develop a practical response plan
Build a 12-month psychosocial risk review schedule
Meet their legal obligations as a manager under Australian WHS law
Takeaways
The practical skills you'll walk away with — backed by the evidence-based frameworks they're grounded in.
Skills you'll build
7Evidence-based frameworks
6Social proof
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Disclaimer: This program is designed for education and capability development only. It provides practical guidance on psychosocial risk management for managers under Australian WHS law. It does not constitute legal advice. For complex or high-risk situations, organisations should seek specialist WHS advice and ensure their approach aligns with relevant state and territory legislation.