Work by Design: Designing an Environment People Are Proud to Be Part Of
Building a mentally healthy workplace does not happen by accident. It happens when the people responsible for policy, strategy, and systems understand what they are building toward and have the tools to get there. Work by Design is a comprehensive, evidence-based program for HR and WHS professionals ready to move beyond reactive wellbeing into something more intentional. It covers the full lifecycle of workplace wellbeing strategy, from building the business case and diagnosing organisational needs through to strategy design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. This is not a theory course. Every module produces practical outputs that can be adapted and applied within real workplaces. Work by Design is a comprehensive, evidence-based program for HR and WHS professionals ready to move beyond reactive wellbeing into something more intentional. It covers the full arc of strategic wellbeing work - from making the business case through to governance, evaluation, and continuous improvement - and gives practitioners the practical tools to do it. This is not a theory course. Every module produces something you can use.
Advanced
Difficulty level
4
Modules
15
Lessons
10 min
Per module
Self-paced digital learning with storyboard videos, interactive activities, and downloadable
Format
Course overview
What you'll learn
Concrete skills and frameworks you'll walk away with — designed for everyday application, not abstract theory.
How to build a compelling, evidence-based business case for wellbeing investment using Australian data
How to conduct a multi-method needs assessment before designing any response
How to select evidence-based interventions and design across prevention levels
How to plan a phased rollout that gets used rather than stalled
How to evaluate impact beyond completion rates and build governance that sustains the strategy
Curriculum
Your learning journey
Effective workplace wellbeing begins with a compelling business case. This module explores why psychosocial health is both a workforce and organisational performance issue, helping learners understand the business impacts of psychosocial harm, the value of prevention, and internationally recognised frameworks for workplace wellbeing.
Results
What will change
for you
Measurable outcomes you can expect from completing this course with consistent practice.
Build a strong business case for wellbeing investment
Assess your workplace to understand key psychosocial risks
Design a wellbeing strategy using evidence and prevention principles
Choose interventions that match your organisation’s needs
Plan implementation with the right stakeholders and rollout approach
Measure impact using practical evaluation methods
Build governance and reporting processes that support long-term progress
Audience
Who is this for?
- HR Professionals, WHS Practitioners, People & Culture Teams, Workplace Wellbeing Leads
Takeaways
Skills
& frameworks
The practical skills you'll walk away with — backed by the evidence-based frameworks they're grounded in.
Skills you'll build
6Evidence-based frameworks
6People
Behind this course
The organisations, experts, and partners who built and stand behind this course.
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Work by Design: Designing an Environment People Are Proud to Be Part Of
$25.99 AUD
Disclaimer: This program is designed for education and professional development only. It provides general guidance on strategic wellbeing design and is not a substitute for specialist WHS legal advice. Organisations should ensure their wellbeing strategies are reviewed against current state and territory legislation and seek specialist advice where required.