Wellbeing

Queensland Health is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our employees, patients, consumers, visitors and volunteers. We promote respectful, inclusive and supportive workplaces where people feel valued.

We demonstrate this commitment in our everyday interactions and behaviours. As a Queensland Health leader, you have a legislative responsibility to this commitment.

Work health and safety employee centre

Select each wellbeing domain to learn how to support your employees.

  • Physical
  • Mental
  • Social
  • Financial
  • Workplace

Physical wellbeing

Is a person's physical health, safety, energy, and ability to function effectively t work and in daily life.

As a leader:

  • Encourage healthy habits including regular breaks, ergonomic workspaces, and participation in wellness programs.

  • Model self-care behaviours to help reduce fatigue, injury, and stress-related illness.

  • Support safe and sustainable ways of working that promote employee health and energy.

Mental wellbeing

Relates to emotional health, psychological safety, resilience, and the ability to cope with workplace and personal challenges.

As a leader:

  • Create psychologically safe environments where employees feel supported and comfortable speaking up.

  • Recognise achievements, provide constructive support, and respond with empathy during challenges.

  • Promote resilience, confidence, and positive mental health through supportive leadership practices.

Social wellbeing

Relates to feeling connected, included, respected, and supported through positive workplace relationships and interactions.

As a leader:

  • Foster inclusion, collaboration, and respectful workplace relationships.

  • Encourage teamwork, connection, and open communication so employees feel valued and supported.

  • Address behaviours that may impact team culture and promote a positive, respectful environment.

Financial wellbeing

Relates to feeling secure and supported in managing financial responsibilities, career opportunities, and future stability.

As a leader

  • Support transparent and fair workplace processes related to opportunities, recognition, and development.

  • Encourage professional growth and learning opportunities that build capability and career progression.

  • Provide clear communication and consistency to help reduce uncertainty and financial stress.

Workplace wellbeing

Relates to all aspects of working life, including the quality and safety of work design, work organisation and work environments, the culture and climate at work, and how engaged and satisfied people feel about their work

As a leader:

  • Promote healthy and sustainable work practices that support employee wellbeing.

  • Encourage balance through regular breaks, manageable workloads, and supportive work environments.

  • Model positive wellbeing behaviours and create a culture where wellbeing is prioritised and supported.

Why it's important

In addition to your legislative responsibility:

  • Safe workplaces foster employee wellbeing by helping people feel respected valued and supported.

  • Inclusive environments attract and recruit diverse talent.

  • Safe onboarding environments help employees ask questions, learn and build confidence.

  • Psychologically safe teams encourage learning, feedback and innovation.

  • Supportive workplaces improve wellbeing, belonging and employee retention.

Wellbeing support for your HHS

  • The Queensland Health Workforce Wellbeing Hub provides access to information, resources and initiatives designed to improve the wellbeing of all employees.

  • Local Workplace Health and Safety teams contact details can be located on QHEPS.