Comcare accepting nominations for National WHS awards

Comcare National WHS Awards Nominations Open

Comcare is accepting nominations for the National Work Health and Safety Awards, with nominations now open across the Commonwealth jurisdiction.

These national WHS awards recognise significant contributions to improving workplace safety and health outcomes, according to Comcare.

Recognising Best Practice in Risk Management

Comcare's interim CEO Michael Duke stressed the importance of acknowledging programs, systems, and data-driven methods employed to prevent and address workplace harm, including risk factors that contribute to injury and illness.

Mr Duke noted these awards highlight how organisations manage risk across varied environments, from construction sites to healthcare facilities, where worker safety demands constant vigilance.

'These awards raise awareness of the importance of work health and safety and rehabilitation by highlighting outstanding efforts by employers and individuals to drive best practice, innovation and positive impact,' Mr Duke said.

Why Psychosocial Risk Matters in These Awards

Psychosocial risk has become a growing focus for workplace safety programs, alongside traditional physical hazards.

Employers who have implemented strong psychosocial risk controls, alongside broader safety systems, are well-placed to be recognised through this nomination process.

Organisations seeking guidance on managing psychosocial hazards, alongside physical risk, can review resources such as our WHS Policy Manual to strengthen documented safety frameworks ahead of nominating.

Who Can Be Nominated

Nominations recognise individuals and employers who:

• Drive innovative approaches to reducing workplace risk
• Support worker rehabilitation and return-to-work outcomes
• Demonstrate measurable, data-driven improvements to safety performance
• Champion best practice across their teams and industries

Businesses managing high-risk environments, including principal contractors overseeing multiple sites, may find our Construction Site Management Pack for Principal Contractors useful in demonstrating structured risk controls when preparing a nomination.

Supporting Documentation for Nominees

Strong nominations often rely on clear record-keeping and evidence of ongoing safety improvements. Our WHS Recording Centre can help employers track incidents, worker feedback, and corrective actions that showcase genuine commitment to reducing risk.

For organisations refining maintenance-related safety procedures, our SOPs for Equipment Maintenance offer another practical resource worth reviewing before submission.

More Information

More information is available here.

Readers interested in similar recognition programs may also wish to explore related coverage, including WorkSafe's 2025 WHS Excellence Awards nominations, WorkSafe Victoria's 36th annual WHS awards, and WorkSafe's latest WHS awards nominations.