Winston Churchill Trust

Mitigating Vicarious Trauma: Adopting an occupational safety approach

Findings Report – 2023 Churchill Fellowship to explore best practices in the mitigation of vicarious trauma in trauma-exposed workforces

Recent changes in Australian work health and safety (WHS) regulations require employers to proactively manage exposure to traumatic events and materials as a psychosocial hazard. This report examines emerging approaches to mitigating exposure, drawing on findings from research and practice across multiple sectors internationally.