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NSW Ambulance Service Read the NSW Legislative Council's report from their inquiry into the management and operations of the NSW Ambulance Service. This report contains lots of information relevant to bullying and how it should be managed. Download the report here.

The NSW Government's response to the inquiry was tabled on May 4th 2009.

Download the response here.


The Garling report Read Peter Garling SC's report from the special commission of inquiry into Acute Care Services in NSW Public Hospitals. Bullying is dealt with in Volume 1, Chapter 12. Download the report here

Government Publications

The following table lists publications by various Australian workplace safety authorities regarding workplace bullying (compiled May 2007)

Jurisdiction

Agency

Publication




Commonwealth

Comcare Australia

Bullying in the workplace. A guide to prevention for managers and supervisors.

ACT

ACT WorkCover

Preventing workplace bullying [Guide]

NSW

NSW WorkCover Authority

Preventing and dealing with workplace bullying 2007

NT

NT Worksafe

Managing stress in the workplace: a practical guide for managers [Guide]

QLD

Division of Workplace Health and Safety (Dept of Training and Industrial Relations)

Workplace Harassment

Notes

SA

Safe Work SA

Interagency Round Table on Workplace Bullying

 

Bullying is a safe work issue

TAS

Workplace Standards Tasmania

Hidden hazards: a guide for workers

[Guide]

VIC

WorkSafe Victoria

Preventing and addressing bullying at work [March 30 2009]

WA

WorkSafe Western Australia

Violence, Aggression and Bullying at Work Code of Practice 2006

Other publications

Books

Chappell, D. & Di Martino, V. (2006). Violence at work. Geneva: ILO.


Einarsen, S., Hoel, H., Zapf, D., & Cooper, C.L. (2003). Bullying and Emotional Abuse in the Workplace: international perspectives in research and practice.  London: Taylor and Francis.


McCarthy, P. & Mayhew, C. (2004). Safeguarding the Organization against Violence and Bullying. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.


Namie, G., & Namie, R. (2003). The Bully at Work. Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebooks.


Needham, A.W.  (2003). Workplace Bullying.  Auckland: Penguin.


Journal articles (hard copy and e-journal articles)

Einarsen, S. (2000). Harassment and bullying at work: a review of the Scandinavian approach. Aggression and Violent Behaviour, 5 (4), 379-401.

Caponecchia, C. & Wyatt, A. (2007). The problem with "workplace psychopaths". Editorial in The Journal of Occupational Health and Safety Australia and New Zealand, 23 (5) 403-306. [See link under "publications"]

 

Other services

Talking Minds provides individual therapy and counselling in a number of areas including in relation to workplace bullying. Ms Trudy Wilson is the principal counsellor and therapist. A Medicare rebate may apply with a referral from a GP under a Mental Health Care Plan.

Re-Start Consulting provides counselling and mediation services to individuals involved in work place conflicts. Counselling and mediation services are provided by registered psychologists who have significant experience in dealing with work place conflicts. Counselling services at Re-Start Consulting are covered under the Medicare system. Clients who are referred to Re-Start Consulting by their G.P's are entitled to Bulk Billing. Counselling is provided by registered psychologists and is a confidential service. Counselling can either take place on a one-one basis, or in group settings.

Aequus Partners is a management consultancy specialising in diversity and flexibility. We conduct research and training as well as investigate/mediate complaints (eg of bullying).

 

Counselling Psychologist Francesco C LoPizzo (NSW Reg no. 1829)

A personalised and integrated psychological service is offered to individuals and couples experiencing life and/or workplace difficulties and stresses. Cognitive Behavioural Treatment (CBT); Interpersonal Therapy (IPT); and psychotherapy are offered in short or long-term arrangements.

Location:The Quadrant, 54 Mountain Street, Broadway, Sydney NSW.
Telephone: 92111005

Rebates: Medicare or private health cover rebates are available for eligible individuals.


Links

The list below is constantly being reviewed and updated. Please let us know of any resources / websites you have found useful.


Websites about workplace bullying

Workplace Bullying Institute (based in The U.S.A)

Organisations that can help

Beyond Blue is an Australian organisation that provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals

Lifeline provides a 24 hour crisis telephone counselling service, and a variety of other services across Australia

SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness

Relationships Australia provides a wide range of relationship services and research

The NSW Anti-discrimination board investigates and conciliates complaints of discrimination, harassment and vilification. It informs and educates the people of NSW, employers and service providers about their rights and responsibilities under anti-discrimination law

The Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) has information and resources on  discrimination, harassment and bullying

Mental Health Associations in all States and Territories around Australia offer information, advocacy services and resources on mental health issues

The Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia takes enquiries, handles and investigates complaints in SA relating to discrimination, harassment and victimisation, as well as providing comprehensive training and education programs to community and business on all aspects of equal opportunity law

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