The role of Commonwealth, state and territory Governments in addressing the high rates of mental health conditions experienced by first responders, emergency service workers and volunteers, with particular reference to:
- the nature and underlying causes of mental health conditions experienced by first responders, emergency service workers and volunteers;
- research identifying linkages between first responder and emergency service occupations, and the incidence of mental health conditions;
- management of mental health conditions in first responder and emergency services organisations, factors that may impede adequate management of mental health within the workplace and opportunities for improvement, including:
- reporting of mental health conditions,
- specialised occupational mental health support and treatment services,
- workers’ compensation,
- workplace culture and management practices,
- occupational function and return-to-work arrangements,
- collaboration between first responder and emergency services organisations,
- post-retirement mental health support services, and
- resource allocation; and
- any other related matters.