Psychosocial hazards training and workplace mental health, built for multicultural teams.
I'm Vinay Nair, a registered counsellor and workplace wellbeing consultant based in Melbourne. I run practical workshops on psychosocial hazards, Mental Health First Aid and psychological safety, online, or onsite across Victoria, including regional areas (travel costs apply). 15+ years in mental health, and I came to Australia as a migrant myself.
Psychosocial hazards at work: what Victorian employers need to know
Since 1 December 2025, Victorian employers have a clear duty to identify psychosocial hazards and reduce the risk they pose, the same way they manage physical hazards. Psychosocial hazards are parts of work that can harm mental health: high or low job demands, poor support, unclear roles, bullying, harassment, exposure to traumatic events and poorly handled change.
I help teams spot these hazards, talk about them openly and put practical controls in place. With multicultural workforces, that also means checking that your reporting channels, language and leadership habits work for everyone, not just the people who grew up with them.
I'm not a legal adviser, so use WorkSafe Victoria's compliance code for the legal detail. WorkSafe Victoria says training should not be the predominant control for psychosocial risks. This training supports teams to understand and manage those risks. It is not proof of legal compliance.
15+
Years Experience
CALD
Specialist Focus
MACA
Registered Member
VIC
Melbourne-based, working across Victoria
How We Can Work Together
Workplace Training
Interactive workshops fostering psychological safety, culturally responsive leadership, and team cohesion.
Consulting & Advisory
Strategic guidance to assess psychosocial hazards, build inclusive policies, and embed wellbeing strategies.
Individual Counselling
Compassionate one-on-one support using evidence-based therapies for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
Keynote Speaking
Powerful keynotes for conferences, leadership summits, and team events — on CALD wellbeing, psychological safety, and cultural inclusion.
Looking for a specific session? See psychosocial hazards training in Victoria or Mental Health First Aid training with a licensed instructor.
"True workplace wellbeing doesn't come from a checklist. It comes from creating an environment where every person, regardless of their cultural background, feels seen, heard, and genuinely safe."
Vinay Nair
Counsellor & Wellbeing Consultant
Stay in touch with Vinay
Not ready for a formal enquiry? That’s fine — let Vinay know what you’re interested in, how you’d like to connect, and whether you’d like occasional updates. No pressure.
Making a difference beyond the room
Over 15 years, Vinay's work has extended far beyond individual sessions — contributing to national initiatives, government policy, and grassroots community change.
Queensland Government (2008 to 2009)
Member of the Queensland Government's Multicultural Mental Health Plan Reference Group — shaping state-level mental health policy for CALD communities.
R U OK? Hindi Initiative
Co-facilitated bilingual suicide prevention resources for Australia's Hindi-speaking community, bringing life-saving conversations to those who need them most.
15+ Years Serving CALD Communities
Over a decade of dedicated clinical and organisational practice supporting culturally and linguistically diverse Australians across the country.
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