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Supporting workers post-injury is critical in influencing successful return-to-work/stay-at-work processes. Along with leadership support (see Leadership Suite) and communication with the worker, alignment to an injury management process, and provision of a critical incident debriefing opportunity supports recovery.
 

Critical incident debriefing (CID)

When difficult or distressing events occur, early support matters. Critical incident debriefs provide a structured, supportive response to help individuals and teams process the event, stabilise immediate reactions, and identify practical next steps for recovery and wellbeing.

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Consultancy and advice

LGIS provides advice/consultancy support to LGIS members during 'high-risk' times. High risk times include any situation where there's a high risk of psychological injury being caused in the workplace. This can include times where an employee is experiencing complex mental health issues, an employee has expressed suicidal ideation, and/or times where a critical incident has occurred and a team require support.   

Members can access practical guidance to help identify and manage psychological risks in the workplace. Our consultancy and advisory support can assist local governments to better understand psychosocial hazards, respond to emerging concerns, strengthen workplace practices, and build safer, healthier organisational cultures.

Examples of when to utilise LGIS advisory service

  • Sarah is a town planner who has been working with the shire for the last 2 years. Sarah's manager and colleagues have noticed a decrease in team morale and increased tension among employees due to the recent erratic behaviour displayed by Sarah. She often has emotional outbursts and takes her stress out on her colleagues. The organisation seeks advice to understand how to support Sarah while minimizing the negative impact on her team's mental health.
  • Michael is an accountant who has been with the shire for 9 months. Michael, has been experiencing severe anxiety. His colleagues are concerned about his well-being and are struggling to maintain a productive work environment. The organisation seeks advice on how to address Michael's mental health issues and maintain a supportive atmosphere for the rest of the team.
  • David, a long-term employee of the shire, has expressed suicidal ideation to a colleague, causing immediate concern. The organisation seeks advice on how to handle this delicate situation, ensuring David's safety and providing appropriate support to both him and his colleagues who may be affected.
  • The shire has undergone a change in top leadership, resulting in a shift in the organisational culture and management style. Employees are struggling to adapt to the new leadership approach, and morale has plummeted. The shire seeks advice on how to address this culture change and mitigate its impact on employee mental health.
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