The average psychosocial injury claim in NSW has nearly doubled in five years to $288,542 — and that's just the direct cost. Hidden costs run three to ten times higher. From 1 July 2026, employers also pay the first two weeks out of pocket. Here's what a claim actually costs a small contractor, and what it costs to prevent one.

The person most likely to cause psychosocial harm on your worksite is the same person best positioned to prevent it. Research shows supervisor support is one of the strongest protective factors for tradies' mental health — but most frontline leaders have been given the responsibility without the tools.