Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS)

Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) delivers Safety Conference Education Networking for the workplace health and safety profession across Australia, tracing its origins to 1948 and today representing thousands of members from its Melbourne headquarters.

• Hosts the AIHS National Conference, with the 2027 event confirmed for 25–27 May, alongside state symposiums in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia and regional networking breakfasts.
• Began with the first industrial safety and accident prevention course at Melbourne Technical College in 1948, incorporated as the Safety Institute of Australia in 1977 and established its College of Fellows in 2002.
• Offers three certification levels, Certified OHS Practitioner, Certified OHS Professional and Chartered OHS Professional, giving formal recognition from operational through to executive roles.
• Runs the Australian Workplace Health & Safety Awards and offers individual, corporate and group membership with discounts on webinars, symposiums and conferences.

Best for: WHS practitioners and employers building safety teams who want a national professional community offering conferences, certification and continuing development.

Australian Institute of Health & Safety (AIHS) provides Safety Training through self-paced online courses and live webinars for safety practitioners across Australia.

• Online courses cater for professionals at all levels, with webinar topics spanning WHS investigation, psychological health and safety and laboratory design standards.
• Training supports progression toward three certification levels: Certified OHS Practitioner, Certified OHS Professional and Chartered OHS Professional.
• Members receive discounts on all AIHS events, including webinars, symposiums and conferences.

Best for: safety practitioners seeking flexible continuing development aligned to a national certification pathway.