Best Life, Best Work - Development Day
ADA Australia's one-day Induction Day or Apprenticeship Day is to provide new workers and/or young workers with information, insight and awareness around alcohol, drugs, gambling, mental disorder and other challenges that may confront them, both at work, and outside of work.
- WHS Compliant
- Certificate Included
- Lived Experience Trainers
- Customisable Content
Key Content
- Obligations and responsibilities under a workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Impacts of drug and alcohol misuse on the health and safety of co-workers and on Australian workplaces
- Drug and alcohol detection times, limits and implications
- The impacts of psychoactive substances on the body, on judgment and co-ordination and broader health impacts
- The risks and impacts of gambling, the paths to problem gambling, impacts on financial security and personal goals
- The chemistry of addiction (and why no-one is immune)
- Violence, coercion, control from a legal perspective and a relational one
- Awareness around respect and unreasonable behaviours at work, of being mindful of the rights of others, of the right to feel safe always
- Violence in the home, its different forms and the impact on individuals and families
- How to approach and support someone experiencing violence, harassment, victimisation (at work or at home)
- Prevalence of mental illness and disorder in Australia, and of common co-existing disorders
- Recognising psychological injury and stress reactions — in themselves and in others — and of links to depression, anxiety (PTSD) and to negative self-medicating behaviours
- Skills to identify red flags and risk factors of suicidal thinking and behaviours, to start a conversation and encourage help seeking
- Goal setting, self protection and making choices
- Recognising peer pressure, being the person “you want to be”, having a healthy sense of self
- Knowing your values, goals and aspirations, planning to achieve them, planning for success
Workplace Benefits
- Ensure workers, including apprentices, “stay on track” and are aware of the potential impacts of substance use on their health, safety, careers and employment
- Raise awareness around respect, relationships, and building strong workplace behaviours
- Influence behaviours and get the conversation going with your workers
- Provide strategies for recognising and responding to mental health challenges
This full-day program includes an optional team building 'Training Wrap' with guest speaker. It can be delivered as part of your induction program or as a standalone session. Materials can be co-branded with your organisation's logo.
Pricing
Per-session pricing for organisations training their teams.
Full-Day Program
Full dayComprehensive development day delivered at your workplace. Highly interactive with scenarios relatable to apprentices and young workers.
- On-site delivery at your workplace
- Up to 25 participants per session
- Trainer with lived experience
- Interactive exercises & role-play scenarios
- Materials for all attendees
- Certificate of completion for each participant
- Post-session summary report
Custom Package
FlexibleTailored development day for your apprentices and trainees, aligned with your industry, policies, and onboarding process.
- Multi-session programs available
- Content tailored to your industry & risks
- Co-branded materials with your logo
- Unlimited participants per session
- Dedicated account manager
- Ongoing support & refresher options
All prices in AUD. Business pricing excludes GST.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Best Life, Best Work - Development Day. Need something else? Get in touch.
A full-day program designed for apprentices, trainees, and young workers entering the workforce. It covers drugs and alcohol, mental health, workplace relationships, bullying, respect, anger management, and building good lifelong habits — all delivered through interactive scenarios young workers find relatable.
Primarily apprentices, trainees, and young workers in their first roles, but the content is beneficial for any team member building foundational professional habits.
A full-day, face-to-face workshop. The interactive format and lived-experience trainers are essential to engaging this audience — online delivery is not offered for this program.
Highly interactive. The day is built around scenarios, group discussion, and trainer storytelling rather than lecture, so participants stay engaged across a full day.
Yes. All materials can be co-branded with your organisation logo, and scenarios can be aligned to your industry — common for group training schemes and trade-apprentice intakes.
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