Minds Matter

Minds Matter

A Tasmanian framework for building mentally healthy workplaces

Minds Matter pilot participants - Start here: Minds Matter Toolkit - Quick Start Guide and the Minds Matter - Getting Started video.

How do I make my workplace mentally healthy?

Follow the four steps below to make your workplace mentally healthy. They will help guide you through this process including resources like fact sheets, checklists and templates are included to help you complete each step.

  • Step 1: Understand

    Understand your legal obligations and the mental health needs of your workplace

    Step 1: Understand
  • Step 2: Plan

    Plan what you will do within the 3 focus areas – Protect, Promote and Respond

    Step 2: Plan
  • Step 3: Act

    Act on your plan by taking small, achievable steps

    Step 3: Act
  • Step 4: Improve

    Improve your approach by reviewing your actions and building on your successes

    Step 4: Improve

Mental health and wellbeing

By law, employers must manage risks to mental health in their workplaces.

Good mental health is crucial to people’s wellbeing.

Mentally healthy workplaces are good for business, good for your workers and good for productivity.

Follow the steps below to make your workplace mentally healthy.

If you need support, call 1300 366 322.

How does good mental health benefit my business?

A mentally health workplace helps you to:

  • attract and keep workers
  • increase worker engagement and job satisfaction
  • reduce absenteeism
  • increase productivity and competitiveness
  • reduce the likelihood and cost of workers compensation claims and other legal actions.

Resources

Last updated: 24 July 2026