About
Dr. Caroline Howe
Behavioural Scientist • Rehabilitation Counsellor • Psychosocial Safety Strategist
Over 30 years of experience transforming how organisations support workers through psychological injury, recovery and career transition.
BIOGRAPHY
Who Caroline Is
Dr Caroline Howe is an Australian behavioural scientist, psychosocial safety strategist and rehabilitation leader with more than 30 years of experience working across complex systems in health, disability, ageing, injury management and workplace mental health.
She is Chief Research Officer, Chairman of the Board and Co-Director of the Psychosocial Safety & Leadership Institute and CEO of Create Today, a purpose-driven company that integrates practical solutions with human-centred innovation.
Caroline's work sits at the intersection of research, regulation and human experience translating complex behavioural science into real-world solutions that help organisations prevent harm, support recovery and meet their legal obligations under WHS psychosocial regulations.
CREDENTIALS & KNOWLEDGE
Academic & Research Background
Education & Expertise:
Caroline holds a PhD in Work, Health and Psychology from the University of Sydney, where her research explored the intersection of identity, wellbeing and the workplace, particularly in the context of ageing and culturally diverse populations.
Her academic career includes adjunct roles at the University of Technology Sydney and Griffith University, as well as a lecturing role at the University of Sydney, where she has contributed to internationally recognised research on psychosocial risk, social connection and disability management.
Research Leadership:
As former Head of Research at icare NSW, Caroline established the organisation's ethics framework and led national programs on mentally healthy work, social support and vulnerability mapping.
She has received multiple industry awards for innovation, including recognition from the Australian Psychological Society and the Insurance Business Council.
PRACTICAL IMPACT
Clinical & Practical Experience
Working with Individuals:
Over her career, Caroline has worked with more than 500 individuals in rural and urban settings across Australia, providing:
Psychosocial risk assessments
Adjustment-to-disability counselling
Strategic recovery planning
Career transition support for mature workers (45+)
Her approach is calm, respectful and grounded in behavioural science. No jargon. No pressure. Just steady support that helps people rebuild confidence and take practical steps forward.
Working with Organisations:
Caroline has partnered with state, private and government organisations across public, private and non-profit sectors to:
Prevent psychosocial harm through evidence-based frameworks
Support psychological injury recovery and return to work
Strengthen systems and meet legal duties under WHS regulations
Build leadership capability in psychosocial safety
She is widely respected for her ability to translate complex research into actionable solutions, combining data-driven insight with lived experience and ethical integrity.
GET IN TOUCH
Work With Caroline
Whether your organisation needs support for psychological injury recovery, return to work planning, career transitions or building psychosocial safety capability, Caroline brings decades of experience and evidence-based solutions.
