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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Education
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- What are the main issues that are causing stress and psychological injury
to teachers in New South Wales schools?
- What is the procedure for managing workplace psychological injuries?
- Is there workplace training and workshops provided in schools for the
mental health of teachers and professional staff in New South Wales
schools?
- Are there strategies in development for improving the psychological safety
of workplaces?
- Is so, what is the nature of these strategies?
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Answer -
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- There is a range of causes related to psychological injuries in the
workplace.
- All workplace injuries are managed in accordance with the Department's
Return to Work Program. This program is endorsed by SafeWork NSW.
The
Department's Employee Assistance Program also provides a broad range of
services to support the health and wellbeing of its employees including trauma
response to schools and free confidential counselling for employees.
- There is a range of professional development resources and opportunities
for teachers and staff in NSW schools, relating to staff wellbeing.
- The Department has a corporate safety strategy focussed on injury
prevention and effective early intervention, support and rehabilitation for
staff.
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Question asked on 13 October 2015 (session 56-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 32
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Answer received on 17 November 2015
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 44
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