WHS and Infection Control for Alexander Technique practices in Australia

Alexander Technique is generally a low-risk activity for both teachers and their students. This does not exclude Alexander Technique teachers from fulfilling their obligations under Australian WHS legislation. Most Alexander Technique teachers are protected from law suits by their liability and professional indemnity insurance. What they don’t know is that they won’t be covered if it can be shown that they were in breach of legislation.

This very short course provides you with good quality basic information, that you can use to ensure that you are meeting legislation and that you are providing your clients with the best possible safety coverage.

Course author: Michael Shellshear

Michael trained as an Alexander Technique teacher from 1989-1991. In the 1990’s , as well as his Alexander Technique practice Michael lectured on WHS at Northern Sydney Tafe. He lectured on the Chain Model for Infection Control at Naturecare College Sydney. He was a senior consultant with the National Safety Council of Australia and worked as a Safety Officer at Unilever and University of Western Sydney. Michael trained in Work Health and Safety for numerous organisations and was a WHS Consultation trainer approved by Workcover NSW. He holds Advanced Diploma in WHS as well as Diploma and CertIV WHS. He is a member of the Australian Institute for Health and Safety. Michael is a member of the Australian Society of Alexander Technique Teachers.