As part of its Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan 2003–2006, VicHealth is exploring the links between work, stress and broader health outcomes to gauge the extent of the problem and identify ways of addressing it. It commissioned a University of Melbourne team, led by Associate Professor Anthony LaMontagne, to investigate the effectiveness of using a ‘systems’ rather than ‘individualistic’ approach to address the issues. The report provides valuable knowledge for agencies and organisations, large and small, to understand and minimise job stress.

  Workplace Stress in Victoria: Developing a Systems Approach - Full report
  Workplace Stress in Victoria: Developing a Systems Approach - Summary report

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  Contents, Acknowledgements, Foreword & Executive Summary 

   Chapter 1  A primer on job stress and how it is measured, including a summary of the epidemiological evidence on the effects of job stress on individual and organisational health. 

  Chapter 2  A comprehensive review of the job stress intervention evaluation literature. 

  Chapter 3  Findings of an in-depth interview study of prevalent views and activities in the area of job stress in Victoria. 

  Chapter 4  Results of an empirical study comparing job stress exposure patterns to patterns of stress-related workers’ compensation claims. 

  Chapter 5  An estimate of the contribution of job stress to ill health among working Victorians. 

  Appendix