Workplace Pain Education

Hand, construction worker and arm pain from building, handyman injury or maintenance stress. Sad, safety and a person with inflammation, medical emergency or a problem while working on a site.

Pain is one of the leading contributors to workplace disruption – from presenteeism to long-term WorkCover claims and disengagement. But what if your leaders could respond with confidence and clarity?

Workplace Pain Education is a practical, evidence-informed training program designed by Work Healthy Australia to help supervisors, team leaders and key workplace contacts better understand pain and respond effectively. 

Empower your people to take action – before small issues become complex problems.

Download our Workplace Pain Education brochure

Why pain education matters:

  • Bridges the gap between clinical insight and frontline leadership
  • Supports compliance with psychosocial risk obligations
  • Reduces stigma around injury and recovery
  • Builds confidence to manage performance with empathy and clarity
  • Improves culture and encourages safe, open communication

Built for busy workplaces

  • Tailored to supervisors, team leaders, HSRs and HR
  • Practical, relevant and designed to fit operational demands
  • Backed by science, but free of jargon
  • Ideal for high-risk industries, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, local government, and food processing
“I now have a better understanding of pain and how to help staff members
in my team suffering from it.”

Supervisor, Food Processing Client

“The presentation was really good, it was easy to understand and explained very well.”

HSE Manager, National Manufacturing Client

Benefits for participants:

  • Improved understanding of pain
  • Improved communication with colleagues experiencing pain
  • Feel empowered to advocate for themselves and others
  • A framework to guide conversations and actions in the workplace

Benefits for employers:

  • Create a compassionate work environment
  • Reduce the risk of workplace psychosocial hazards
  • Address legal obligations to manage risks to worker health and safety
  • Reduce the burden of physical and mental workplace injury

The training includes:

  • 30 minute self-directed online learning: Bite-sized content exploring modern pain science in plain English. Explores how pain can impact work, and introduces practical tools to implement in the workplace.
  • 2 hour interactive workshop (online or in-person): Facilitated by experienced clinicians, with real-world examples and strategies. Builds skills in communicating with and supporting workers in pain.
  • Tools and resources: Easy-to-use communication tips, checklists and support resources.
Contact us to learn more.

Why Choose Us?

  • Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator
    Our staff love the service, it is very popular. It definitely contributes to our proactive injury management and early intervention program.
    Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator
    Zoos, Parks and Gardens Industry
  • Stephen, General Manager
    WHA has been instrumental in getting our workforce back to work quickly either from workplace injuries or private injuries, illnesses and conditions. We've seen a huge improvement in outcomes for our workforce by making WHA's services freely available to all and getting in early following an injury and applying effective treatment/rehabilitation.
    Stephen, General Manager
    Mining Industry
  • Early Intervention Officer (RTW Coordinator)
    Since we began using WHA onsite services, the staff culture around injury management and reporting of incidents, injuries and near misses has improved. Our staff are engaging in the support we offer to return them to, or retain them at work.
    Early Intervention Officer (RTW Coordinator)
    Local Council
  • Safety Manager
    The service has been great for the employees on our site, with many receiving treatment that really helps them in their management of their health conditions.
    Safety Manager
    Food Manufacturing Industry
  • Manager People and Development
    We receive excellent service through a program that is highly regarded across the organisation. The return on investment is well worth it.
    Manager People and Development
    Shepparton City Council
  • Haydan Sheffield, OH&S Manager
    Work Healthy Australia is well-organised and has a range of services. The reporting is in high detail. Access to reports and bookings is easy to navigate. WHA is the best service to take care of our workers. Not just injury management but also the education that is passed to team leaders and the workers themselves on injury prevention and basic well-being has proved a huge boost to our safety and well-being culture.
    Haydan Sheffield, OH&S Manager
    Thomas Foods International
  • Governance and Administration Manager
    Regular access to Work Healthy Australia appointments prevents minor niggles from turning into major issues and painful injuries to heal faster and more thoroughly.
    Governance and Administration Manager
    Zoos Victoria
  • WHS Manager
    Work Healthy Australia has made a significant difference with our employees by addressing injuries before they become medical treatment. The staff are very professional and enjoy coming to our plant. The Work Healthy Australia staff have built trust with our employees, which is very important.
    WHS Manager
    John Dee
  • Tracie Dallas, Return to Work Officer
    The providers are well trained and understand what our site needs regarding employee health, management and well-being. The reports they provide at the end of each day they have been on site are helpful for us in managing our employees accordingly.
    Tracie Dallas, Return to Work Officer
    Ararat Meat Exports
  • National General Manager
    Great communication, great skills from the actual hands-on providers, great systems to be able to filter/identify the data from sites.
    National General Manager
    Meat Processing Industry
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