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Melissa Williams wins Woman of the Year – Education
LDN's CEO Melissa Williams is recognised on world stage for leadership in adult learning. Melissa Williams, CEO of LDN, has been recognised at the 2025 International Women’s Stevie Awards in New York for
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025
Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics is a snapshot of WHS in Australia, analysing national safety data on work-related fatalities, injuries, and diseases. Work-related fatalities and injuriesIn 2024, 188 workers lost their lives due
Why offer a diploma or certificate qualification as part of your training program
Find out why integrating a nationally recognised qualification into your corporate training delivers results that go beyond the training room. If you're looking to build leadership capability or strengthen your organisation’s safety culture, offering
Why stories stick longer than stats
Whether you’re leading a safety briefing, launching a project, or running a learning session - data alone rarely sparks action. Stories do. The monthly toolbox talk started like any other. “Alright, listen up
When is an RTO not just an RTO?
When is an RTO more than an RTO? When it goes beyond ticking boxes and starts solving real business problems. A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) can deliver accredited units, issue qualifications, and meet national
New Psychological Hazard Regulations Victoria explained
Victoria’s new Psychological Health Regulations effective 1 December 2025 – what employers need to know The Victorian Government has published the Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025, which take effect on 1
10 ways to manage yourself through workplace change
Change in the workplace is inevitable, but how you manage yourself through it can make all the difference. Find out how. Whether it’s a restructure, new leadership, or evolving priorities, change can trigger
LDN wins Gold for Health, Safety & Environment Program of the Year
LDN Wins Gold for the Australian, New Zealand and Asian 2025 Health, Safety & Environment Program of the Year! LDN has been awarded the Gold Award in the International Business Awards for Health, Safety & Environment Program
Why employers are responsible for wellness at work, not individual wellbeing
Wellbeing vs wellness at work: why employers are responsible for workplace wellness, not personal wellbeing. Explore the clear distinction here. Conversations around wellbeing at work are everywhere. But often, the lines between personal
Why your people don’t want another e-Learning module
Discover why staff reject self-paced online training modules and what they really want instead. Melissa Williams shares insights from workplace learning focus groups. Earlier this year, LDN’s CEO Melissa Williams facilitated almost 50 focus groups
What does workplace culture really mean?
Discover what workplace culture really means and why it matters. Culture is the pattern of behaviours, actions, and ways of thinking that develop within a group or society. It’s how we act, interact,
Ban to non-compete clauses from 2027: what employers need to know
A nationwide ban on non-compete clauses in Australia is proposed to take effect from 2027, following the Federal Government’s 2025–26 Budget announcement. The aim is to lift wages, improve job mobility, and remove unfair employment restrictions.
10 safety terms every worker should know
Clear, consistent safety communication is essential for building a proactive safety culture. Does everyone in your organisation understand these 10 key safety terms? Whether you're a frontline worker, safety officer, team lead, HR manager
30 more topic ideas for your next toolbox talk
Expand your toolbox talks with 30 more toolbox talk ideas. Perfect for pre-start meetings, these topics promote awareness, reduce risk, and strengthen workplace safety culture. 1. Stress and mental load Speak about how
What if you train your people and they leave? Why the real risk is doing nothing
Avoiding training to prevent turnover can backfire. Take a fresh look at why training for employee retention is one of the smartest moves an employer can make. It’s a familiar conversation in organisations: CFO:
Why LDN won a Breakthrough Culture Award – 100 Best Places to Work
LDN have been named one of the top 100 companies in the Breakthrough Culture Awards – 100 Best Places to Work. It’s a recognition we’re proud of—not because it looks good on our website, but because it reflects
Rock, risk and M&Ms: A smart lesson in hazard ID and risk assessment
Van Halen, the American hair rock band of the ’80s, was infamous for one particular line buried deep in their performance contract: Article 126: “There will be no brown M&M’s in the backstage area, upon pain of forfeiture
Updated WHS advice for office work: WorkSafe’s guide now available
Whether you're on the tools or behind a screen, every workplace carries safety risks — and offices are no exception. Every job comes with work health and safety (WHS) risks and office environments —
How great leadership training solves real organisational challenges
When employee challenges feel unsolvable, look to leadership. High turnover. Change fatigue. Teams pulling in different directions. Leaders stretched thin, trying to do more with less. They’re not just growing pains—they reflect deeper leadership challenges within the system.
The 10 leadership mistakes that reduce team productivity
Leadership habits make a big difference to team output. But when these 10 mistakes go unchecked, productivity and performance takes a nosedive.Find out what they are and what to do about it. 10 Leadership
Mental health statistics from Safe Work Australia highlights rising injury claims
Safe Work Australia’s Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace report provides insights into the growing prevalence of mental health conditions at work and the need to be proactive in managing psychosocial hazards at work.
Why does some training just work? The role of instructional design
Discover how instructional design makes training more effective by increasing learner engagement, improving knowledge retention, and ensuring real-world results. Ever walked out of a training session feeling energised—only to realise weeks later you
Celebrating MRPV’s next generation of safety leaders
Safety Dimensions proudly celebrates the graduation of the next generation of safety leaders from MRPV's Civil Construction Safety Cadetship Program. Major Road Projects Victoria’s (MRPV) two-year Civil Construction Safety Cadetship Program addresses a
20 tough questions leaders need to ask
In the Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolises transformation, adaptability, and evolution—thriving by shedding its skin. Most organisations talk about leading innovation, leadership, and workplace safety, but the big question is: how can we let go of what's not
Values that drive LDN and how to create your own core values
Strong workplaces start with strong values.At LDN, our values are more than words on a wall—they're the foundation of how we approach every client, every challenge, and every opportunity. These values reflect over 30 years of experience, the way we
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