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AI in the Loop, Humans on the Line: Mental Health in the Age of Chatbots

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Binna Burra Room - In-Person Only
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Overview

Jamie Mallinder, Forwood Safety + R U OK? Ambassador


Details

Three Key Learnings Attendees will leave with a practical lens for treating AI as a psychosocial risk factor, along with concrete steps for leaders and others: • where AI can and cannot safely be used for mental health or wellbeing • how to build human-in-the-loop safeguards and cognitive safety checks • how to integrate these issues into WHS, ISO 45003 and psychosocial risk management frameworks.


Presenter

Mr Jamie Mallinder
Global Leader – Content and Industry Expertise
Forwood Safety + R U OK? Ambassador

AI in the Loop, Humans on the Line: Mental Health in the Age of Chatbots

Biography

Jamie Mallinder is an internationally recognised, multiple-award winning leader in workplace mental health, psychosocial risk, and safety culture, with more than two decades of experience across high-risk industries. He holds Master’s degrees in Occupational Health and Safety and Business Psychology, is a Master Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and an Exemplar Global–certified Lead Auditor. Jamie combines lived experience with advanced research in psychosocial risk, applying evidence and technology to improve organisational wellbeing. His work spans suicide prevention, AI-enabled risk analysis, safety leadership, and culture change. Jamie regularly advises ASX 200 and global organisations and is a sought-after international speaker.
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