Safe Work Month 2026: Safe Work is for Life

Safe work is for life

October is National Safe Work Month – a time for workplaces across Australia to put safety and wellbeing in focus.

At mecwacare, safety is part of how we care for our people, the people we support and each other. It’s reflected in the everyday decisions we make, the conversations we have and the way we look out for one another.

Our people play an important role in creating safe and healthy workplaces. Throughout October, we’re encouraging our teams to look at how we work, speak up about safety and wellbeing, share ideas and learn from one another.

This year, we’ll focus on three areas:

  • Audits: Helping teams identify hazards, recognise what’s working well and find opportunities to strengthen safety.
  • Safety stories: Sharing the moments, actions and ideas that help make our workplaces safer and support wellbeing.
  • Insights and wellbeing: Sharing practical information and resources to build awareness and encourage conversations about safety and wellbeing.

Safe Work Month is a focus for October, but looking out for ourselves and each other is something we can do every day.

Whether it’s speaking up about a risk, checking in with a colleague, sharing an idea or making a small change, everyone has a role to play.

Learn more about National Safe Work Month: Safe Work Australia

For mecwacare employees, visit our intranet for resources, activities, competition details and everything you need to get involved.

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