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Have your say on improving WHS training for migrant workers in WA construction
Calling migrant workers, employers, industry bodies, unions, government and training providers in Western Australia to participate in research on improving Work Health and Safety (WHS) Training for Migrant Workers in the WA Construction Industry.
Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2026
Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics is the 2026 snapshot of WHS in Australia, analysing national safety data on work-related fatalities, injuries, and diseases.
Is your training making a difference?
Evaluate whether your training is working, how people apply their learning at work and where to improve with Workplace Dimensions.
How to build a business case for leadership development
Learn how to build a business case for leadership development, address objections and secure the support, budget and commitment to make it work.
The unwritten rules: How workplace culture really takes shape
Discover how workplace culture forms through everyday behaviours, unwritten rules and team norms, and how these shape the way people work together.
As a leader, do you practise reflexivity?
Discover how reflexivity can help leaders build self-awareness, challenge assumptions and make more considered decisions using four practical steps.
Melissa Williams named International Learning & Training Professional of the Year 2026
Learning Dimensions Network (LDN) is proud to announce that CEO and Lead Instructional Designer Melissa Williams has been awarded Gold for the 2026 International Learning or Training Professional of the Year at the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers.
Psychosocial safety poll results
The LDN psychosocial safety poll results are in – workload, resourcing and role clarity need more focus. We look at what the result tells us about job demands, unclear responsibilities and questions leaders should be asking before pressure turns into harm.
LDN recognised with Silver Globee® Award for Excellence
LDN has been awarded a Silver Globee® Award for Excellence for The LDN Way. The International Globee® Awards for Excellence honour organisations that set high standards in performance, leadership, innovation and impact.
One workforce. One learning journey.
Most organisations invest in training to build capability, reduce risk and improve performance. But does your organisation have a learning journey, or just a list of training programs? The issue usually starts with good
Workers’ Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work
On 28 April each year, International Workers’ Memorial Day is observed across Australia and around the world. It is also World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Vote in our psychosocial safety poll
Psychosocial safety is high on workplace agendas, but the focus may look different depending on the work and workplace. Click below to take our poll and we’ll share the results in the next edition of the LDN eNews.
Crisis reveals culture: How strong organisations support industry and community
Learn the practical workplace culture attributes that help organisations keep operating, support their industry, and step up for community when it matters. In Australia, we pride ourselves on helping each other out in tough
Planning your people development
Planning your people development is easier when you start with the work, the risk, and the leadership moments that matter. Use our program snapshots to map what your teams need across safety, leadership and workplace learning, then lock
Why hydration matters at work (+ printable Infographic)
Download our printable hydration check infographic for your workplace to help you promote hydration at your workplace or at home.
Is the future of effective leadership Emotional Intelligence (EQ) ?
The future of effective leadership won’t be decided by who is the smartest in the room. Intelligence (IQ) only takes leaders so far. Evidence consistently links Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with stronger leadership outcomes because it shapes how leaders
LDN hosts Malaysian Government’s DOSH Delegation
In October 2025, LDN was proud to host eight delegates from Malaysia’s Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) on a behaviour based safety (BBS) experience. DOSH has the primary role of enforcing workplace
Mock Court: don’t wait for the real courtroom
If your team had to justify their actions in a courtroom tomorrow, could they do it with confidence? Could you? Leaders from across industries are calling it a turning point in how they think about compliance, accountability, and
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. This report gives safety leaders and executives a clear national
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
Psychological Hazard Regulations Victoria explained
Victoria’s new Psychological Health Regulations effective 1 December 2025 – what employers need to know Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025, took effect on 1 December 2025. These Regulations require
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































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