Services

Safe Design Australia provides practical Safety in Design and WHS expertise, training and resources to help organisations meet their obligations and manage risks.

SPECIALIST SERVICES

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REPORTS

From individual homes to multi-residential developments, we prepare practical Safety in Design reports tailored to the project’s risks and WHS requirements.

From small commercial offices to major infrastructure projects across every sector, we deliver Safety in Design reports for projects of all sizes and complexity.

Specialist, evidence-based CPTED assessments that identify crime and security risks, with practical design recommendations and clear documentation to support safer places and planning approvals.

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Our collaborative, project-specific Safety in Design workshops bring designers, engineers and other stakeholders together to identify hazards, assess risks and agree on practical control measures.

From small design teams to complex, multidisciplinary projects, we help turn Safety in Design obligations into clear, documented actions.

CONSULTING & SUPPORT

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Our consultants help organisations develop practical WHS policies and procedures, check that safety systems are working effectively, and access specialist Safety in Design and WHS advice when needed. Support can be project-specific or ongoing.

We develop and improve WHS policies, procedures and governance frameworks, making responsibilities clear and processes practical to follow.

Assurance Services

Independent audits, reviews and gap analyses to check whether your systems are working, identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.

Your on-call WHS and Safety in Design specialists, providing ongoing expert advice, project guidance and compliance support – without needing in-house expertise.

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Live, instructor-led training tailored to your organisation, people and projects. Choose from three practical Safety in Design programs or work with us to develop training around your specific needs. Delivered online or face-to-face.

CUSTOMISABLE DOCUMENTS & TEMPLATES

Developed by our Safety in Design and WHS experts, our ready-to-use, fully editable templates give your business a professional, proven foundation — without the time, cost or expertise needed to build systems from scratch.

Choose from seven individual templates for reports, workshops, risk reviews and more.

A complete set of templates to build and manage your own Safety in Design processes.

A customisable WHS Management System for small and medium architectural practices.

VIC Government Procurement Pack

WHS documentation to help SMEs meet Victorian Government procurement requirements and qualify as suppliers.

  • Documentation packages also available with specialist consultation support

SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSES + CPD

Short courses that build real-world skills while earning CPD. Learn when it suits you, with no travel or time away from work.

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Not Boring Safe Design Course​

Get to grips with your WHS obligations and learn to make safer design decisions on real projects.

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Safe Design Reports Made Simple Course  

Take the guesswork out of preparing clear, practical Safety in Design reports and risk registers.

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Understand your WHS duties and manage design risks with SDA’s free Safety in Design eBook.

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SIA Certified Safety Professional, Postgraduate Diploma (Occupational Health & Safety), Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management), Diploma of Teaching, CPTED – NSW Police, Member UNSW Expert Witness Panel.

John is the Director of Safe Design Australia, recognised internationally for his leadership in Safety in Design, WHS and risk management. With over two decades of experience across construction, telecommunications, infrastructure and education, he has driven industry change for organisations including Vodafone Global, NBN Co and the NSW Government, and steered several industry bodies toward excellence in Safe Design and WHS.

aA certified Safety Professional and expert witness, John turns complex legislation into practical design solutions that improve safety outcomes. His strategic approach and collaborative style continue to shape best practice across Australia and the Asia–Pacific, helping architects, engineers and regulators embed safety from concept to completion.

When not guiding projects or mentoring the next generation of Safety in Design professionals, John can be found sailing through Southeast Asia, racing in the Sydney to Hobart, or on a motorcycle exploring roads less travelled.