Downloadable Resources
CASE STUDIES
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Cyber Harassment: When the Threat Follows You Home
When an employee’s private life became a source of danger, it quickly turned into a workplace risk. This real-world case study shows how Safety Assist transformed a domestic violence–linked cyber threat into a story of prevention and protection.
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Customer Assault Goes Viral: Containing Reputational Damage in Hours
A checkout operator was assaulted and filmed by an angry customer; the video went viral within hours. Safety Assist stabilised the employee, and Biz Assist managed media, stakeholders, and liability. The company avoided uncontrolled backlash, minimised workers’ comp exposure, and strengthened psychosocial risk protocols.
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Doxxing Crisis Managed: Rapid Containment Protects Staff and Brand
When a company spokesperson was doxxed and threatened after their details were published online, Safety Assist provided personal security, digital takedowns, and trauma care. Biz Assist controlled the media narrative, protected leadership confidence, and strengthened future crisis readiness
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Executive Blackmail Contained: Protecting Privacy and Brand Reputation
A senior executive faced credible blackmail using stolen personal data. Safety Assist and Biz Assist delivered digital security, legal strategy, media control, and leadership briefings. The threat was neutralised, privacy protected, and public scandal avoided while boards gained confidence in handling sensitive people-risk events
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Domestic Violence Spillover: A 2am Call That Protected Both People and Business
When “Sarah” fled a violent home at 2am, she was terrified, alone, and unsure if work could help. Through Safety Assist, she accessed safe accommodation, pet rescue, cyber protection, and psychological first aid - all without burdening HR. Her employer avoided extended absence, workers’ comp costs, and team disruption while meeting both legal and moral duty of care
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Anonymous Call Stops FIFO Bullying from Becoming a Costly Claim
A FIFO worker, fearful of retaliation, called Safety Assist anonymously after ongoing bullying impacted his mental health and performance. VUCA provided confidential risk assessment, support, and safe relocation without HR exposure. Productivity and morale were preserved, and a workers’ comp claim was avoided
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Harassment on a Remote Site: Early Action Avoids Regulatory Fallout
A female engineer’s safety concerns were dismissed until Safety Assist was activated. VUCA coordinated independent investigation, psychosocial care, relocation options, and compliance planning. The business met regulatory requirements early, avoided reputational damage, and showed a proactive safety culture
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Conference Sexual Assault: Sensitive Crisis Managed with Care
An employee was sexually assaulted by a high-profile client at an off-site event. Safety Assist delivered rapid safety planning, trauma care, legal support, and controlled media strategy. The employer met legal obligations, avoided reputational fallout, and reinforced internal trust through decisive action
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Executive Stalking Escalates: Board-Level Action Protects People and Brand
A senior executive’s ex-partner attempted forced workplace entry, leaving leadership unprepared. Safety Assist provided immediate threat assessment, legal guidance, protective security, and morale-stabilising communication. The organisation met its duty of care, protected its leader, and avoided operational disruption or reputational harm
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Unsafe Abroad: Protecting Staff from International Exploitation
A senior executive’s ex-partner attempted forced workplace entry, leaving leadership unprepared. Safety Assist provided immediate threat assessment, legal guidance, protective security, and morale-stabilising communication. The organisation met its duty of care, protected its leader, and avoided operational disruption or reputational harm
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Missing Employee Alert: Rapid Response Prevents Chaos
When an employee failed to return home after a night out, colleagues panicked and HR lacked a clear plan. Safety Assist guided police liaison, staff communication, and duty-of-care documentation. The employee was found safe, morale was maintained, and the business avoided reputational risk
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Oil Spill Crisis Contained: Protecting Environment, Brand and Operations
A mid-sized marine logistics company faced an oil spill during fuel transfer at a regional port, triggering media attention and regulator intervention. VUCA’s 24/7 hotline activated environmental experts, PR and stakeholder managers, legal advisors, and interim funding - containing the spill quickly, minimising fines, avoiding major reputational fallout, and reducing operational downtime
CHEAT SHEETS
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2025 QLD DFV Tender-Readiness Executive Brief
A quick guide to Queensland’s new DFV-aligned procurement rules and what suppliers must now demonstrate to stay competitive — including documented DFV policies, psychosocial safety procedures and credible response capability.
The brief also shows how Safety Assist helps organisations meet these expectations through 24/7 incident triage, trauma-informed support and audit-ready reporting.
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AREEA Evolution of Work 2025 report
The AREEA Evolution of Work 2025 report identifies psychosocial risk as the most significant emerging challenge in Australia’s resources sector, with organisational capability lagging far behind its impact. It highlights a major shift toward people-centred leadership, flexibility, and inclusion — creating both new opportunities and new pressures for safety, culture, and workforce wellbeing.
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WA Psychosocial WHS Requirements Cheat Sheet
A one-page executive summary of WA’s psychosocial safety laws.
Includes: key duty changes under the WHS Act 2020, regulator expectations, examples of psychosocial hazards, and practical compliance takeaways. Designed for boards, HR leaders, and safety teams who need a clear, fast reference for 2025 obligations. -
Master Victoria’s New Risk & Safety Rules
Stay ahead of the latest Victorian workplace safety requirements with our quick-reference cheat sheet. We’ve distilled the complex updates into plain language so you can protect your people, meet compliance, and reduce exposure - without wading through pages of legislation.
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Your Psychosocial Risk Compliance Cheat Sheet
Psychosocial claims have jumped 37% since 2017, cost an average of $55,000 each, and lead to five times more lost time than physical injuries. New WHS regulations now make directors personally responsible for identifying and controlling these risks - from bullying and harassment to workplace violence and domestic violence spillover. This quick-reference guide breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how to demonstrate proactive control before regulators come knocking.
EXTERNAL RESEARCH + REPORTS
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Lifting the Lid on Bullying
The Bully Zero: Lifting the Lid on Bullying report (July 2025) reveals that one in four Australians have experienced bullying at work, with 74% saying no one stepped in to help
Conducted by Di Marzio Research, the study exposes the scale and silence surrounding workplace bullying and highlights how intervention - in the moment - can change outcomes.
Download the full report to understand the data driving Australia’s call for safer, more compassionate workplaces.