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Mental health resources

Find out about the supports and resources available if you or someone you know has mental health concerns.

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Scheme coverage

A scheme of occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and workers' compensation for defined seafaring employees.

Find out who is covered

Health and safety representatives (HSRs)

Access information for HSRs and employees interested in being a HSR, including functions, training providers, and a HSR network.

Discover HSR guidance

Meeting outcomes

Key outcomes from the 20 March 2025 Seacare Authority meeting

17 Apr 2025

The Seacare Authority met in Melbourne on 20 March 2025. The key outcomes of the meeting are set out in this news item.

News

Updated Health and Safety Representative training provider guidelines

15 Apr 2025

The Seacare Authority has endorsed updated Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training guidelines.

News

Decision by the Seacare Authority to grant Section 20A exemption – invitation to make a submission

03 Feb 2025

On 22 December 2014, the Federal Court of Australia unanimously decided in the case of Samson v Aucote, that sections 19(2)–(4) of the Seafarers Act extend the operation of the Seafarers Act.

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Date printed 23 May 2025

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