OUR PEOPLE MATTER STRATEGY

CAPRICORNIA POLICE DISTRICT ACTION PLAN

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds

Safe Workplaces

Fair & Posi�ve Workplaces

Together we will:

• Provide appropriate and fit-for-purpose equipment

and uniforms.

• Improve the effec�veness of joint consulta�ve fo-

rums in the development of health and safety pro-

grams to oversee the implementa�on and future

revision of the Strategy.

• Promote the Strategy, integrate goals and create

workplace ac�ons within opera�onal planning pro-

cesses.

• Increase the commitment and capability of managers

and supervisors to effec�vely manage workplace

health and safety.

• Encourage employee par�cipa�on in the improve-

ment of workplace health and safety.

• Use mistakes as learning opportuni�es to prevent

the re-occurrence of injuries.

• Enhance knowledge and capability of Health and

Safety Representa�ves.

Together we will:

• Increase recogni�on and understanding of frontline

supervisors and management about workplace pre-

venta�ve cultures.

• Improve leadership capability for suppor�ve people

management.

• Create a work environment that fosters a sense of

inclusion and ownership.

• Ensure clear values and expecta�ons.

• Ac�vely manage and support our people.

• Create improvements for work/home integra�on.

• Recognise the value and good work performed.

• Encourage professional development opportuni�es.

• Ensure open communica�on channels.

• Improve workforce planning to enable flexible work

arrangements.

• Improve support services to our people and families.

• Have correct, safe and appropriate equipment availa-

ble.

• Create and facilitate opportuni�es for social connec-

�ons through sports, ac�vi�es and networks for our

people and families.

Together we will:

• Promote the benefits of good nutri�on and regular

physical ac�vity for our people and families.

• Increase opportuni�es to engage our people and their

families in regular physical ac�vity and good nutri�on.

Together we will:

• Promote psychological health to our people and fami-

lies.

• De-s�gma�se psychological health in our workplace,

including through educa�on and awareness

• Encourage our people to seek help from internal or

external counselling services and/or their trea�ng

health prac��oner.

• Offer psychological health ini�a�ves, services and pro-

grams to our people and their families through all stag-

es of employment and in the year post separa�on from

the QPS.

• Review current policies, programs and services to en-

sure they are supported evidence and meet the needs

of our people.

Improving the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, families and workplaces.

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