Resources

Caroline Webb (2018) discusses the ‘discover-defend axis’ which is a model showing that the brain has two ‘modes’ which shape the way humans interact.

Lisa Lahey (2017) explores how leaders can transcend habitual patterns, and considers how to navigate change and complexity.

Any APS or Parliamentary Service employee (ongoing, non-ongoing or casual) may apply for an independent review of an action or decision that affects their employment. (subject to certain exceptions).

This video is recorded from the March APS Academy's Craft Conversations event for Implementation and Services Craft month in February 2022.

Psychosocial hazards are aspects of work which have the potential to cause psychological or physical harm. The Comcare website has information and resources about identifying and managing these hazards.

Comcare is the national authority for work health and safety, and workers’ compensation. Their purpose is to promote and enable safe and healthy work.

This Worker Information Sheet provides information and guidance to workers in Commonwealth regulated workplaces about workplace bullying and what assistance Comcare can provide in these cases.

Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards an employee or group of employees, that creates a risk to health and safety. The Headsup website has information and practical guides.

Trauma-informed guidance to accompany the release of 'Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces'. The Resource outlines trauma such as bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault and its impacts.

The Department of Finance provides regulatory performance guidance to assist Commonwealth entities performing regulatory functions.