Keynote Presentations

From Harm to Prevention

Discover how crime prevention and safety strategies work together to create safer workplaces and strengthen due diligence

A crime prevention approach to managing workplace aggression and violence

Aggression and violence should never be accepted as part of the job. They are preventable risks that can be reduced through smarter systems, stronger leadership, and a culture built on trust.

In this keynote presentation, Trust Culture consultants share an evidence-based approach that integrates crime prevention strategies with workplace safety principles. The result is a proactive framework that supports organisations to meet their legal responsibilities, uphold positive duty obligations, and protect the wellbeing of their people.

Tailored for your audience: Each keynote is designed specifically for your sector, location, and legislative context, ensuring the content is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable.

Transforming how organisations prevent harm

Adopting a crime prevention mindset to address workplace aggression and violence helps organisations shift from reacting to incidents to preventing them before they occur. This proactive focus protects employees, strengthens due diligence, and reinforces compliance. Most importantly, it helps build a culture of trust, respect and accountability — the foundation of every safe and sustainable workplace.

Duration: 60 to 90 minutes, with flexibility to allow deeper discussion or adapt content to your audience’s needs.

Delivery: Onsite (Australia-wide)

Audience sizes: Suitable for conferences, forums, and large team events

Investment: Contact us for a customised keynote proposal and pricing

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The SAFE Engagement Model™

At the core of this keynote is the SAFE Engagement Model™, a structured framework that helps leaders and teams make calm, informed, and proportionate decisions when faced with challenging behaviour.

The model encourages:

Strategic awareness – recognising risks early and planning ahead
Advanced communication – using calm, respectful communication to defuse tension
Focused defensive tactics – maintaining safety and composure during incidents
Effective reporting and recovery – learning from events to strengthen culture and systems

The SAFE Engagement Model™ promotes a balance between authority and empathy, reinforcing a culture of safety, respect, and accountability.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how to:

Use a crime prevention lens to better understand the causes and patterns of workplace aggression and violence

See how the SAFE Engagement Model™ can help leaders and employees respond safely and proportionately

Understand the connection between safety, due diligence and positive duty in effectively managing psychosocial risks

Addressing keynote presentation FAQs

General program information

1. Does the keynote align with current health and safety legislation?

Yes. The From Harm to Prevention keynote aligns with:

Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and Regulations
The Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, adopted in other states and territories
AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
AS 3745:2010 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities

This presentation highlights how crime prevention principles complement existing WHS duties, due diligence obligations, and positive duty requirements under Respect@Work reforms.

Whether your organisation operates in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia, the keynote can be tailored to reflect your jurisdiction’s legislation and compliance context, giving leaders clarity on how prevention-based approaches align with legal responsibilities and a safer workplace culture.

2. How does this keynote support our legal obligations under Australian workplace health and safety laws?

This keynote helps leaders and organisations understand how crime prevention principles can be applied within existing work health and safety (WHS) frameworks to prevent workplace aggression and violence. It does not replace formal compliance training but instead strengthens understanding of how prevention-focused leadership supports legal responsibilities under Australian WHS legislation.

During the keynote, attendees will:

Explore how WHS duties and due diligence apply to managing psychosocial risks such as aggression and violence
Understand the connection between crime prevention and WHS law, including proactive risk management and consultation
See how prevention aligns with positive duty requirements under Respect@Work reforms
Gain clarity on leadership accountability, helping organisations move from reactive responses to proactive harm prevention

By connecting legal duties with practical prevention strategies, the keynote provides leaders with the insight and confidence to strengthen compliance while fostering a safer, more respectful workplace culture.

3. Can this keynote accommodate organisations operating across multiple states and territories, including Victoria?

Yes. The From Harm to Prevention keynote is designed for organisations that operate across different jurisdictions, including Victoria. It takes a national perspective, highlighting how crime prevention strategies align with both the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Victoria’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2004.

The keynote can be tailored to reflect your organisation’s location, workforce, and risk profile, ensuring relevance whether you operate under state-based or model legislation.

By connecting national WHS principles with jurisdiction-specific obligations, the presentation gives leaders clarity on how to apply prevention-focused strategies consistently across all workplaces.

4. Can the keynote be customised for different industries?

Yes. The From Harm to Prevention keynote can be tailored to reflect the unique risks, environments, and workplace cultures of different industries.

Whether your organisation operates in healthcare, local government, education, community services, or corporate settings, the presentation can incorporate relevant examples, case studies, and terminology to ensure the content feels familiar and practical for your audience.

Our team works with you to identify the most relevant scenarios and priorities, ensuring the keynote resonates with your workforce while maintaining a consistent focus on crime prevention, due diligence, and safer workplace culture.

5. Can the keynote be extended or customised to run longer?

Yes. While the From Harm to Prevention keynote is designed as a concise one-hour presentation, it can be extended to provide greater depth and engagement.

Organisations often choose to expand the session to 90 minutes or two hours to include facilitated discussions, industry-specific examples, or a deeper exploration of the SAFE Engagement Model. For leadership forums or professional development events, the keynote can also be adapted into a half-day format that introduces practical tools and discussion activities.

Our team will work with you to tailor the duration, content, and delivery style to suit your event objectives and audience needs.

Keynote presentation: Ordering process

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