The OVA Lab
Australia’s leading authority in systems-based occupational violence risk management
Occupational violence is rising. Most organisations are not prepared.
We help leaders understand the system conditions behind OVA and build the capability to prevent harm.
Who We Are
The OVA Lab helps leaders understand the system conditions that drive occupational violence and build the capability to prevent harm.
We translate complex research into clear, practical insights for councils, regulators, and frontline services. Our work brings together real‑world operational experience, systems thinking, and evidence‑based methods to support safer work, stronger decisions, and more resilient organisations.
Training and Capability
Occupational violence is rising, and frontline workers are carrying the risk.
The OVA Lab provides practical, evidence‑based training to help organisations prevent harm, support employees, and build safer systems.
Training is available for executives, leaders, frontline staff, and teams managing sovereign citizen‑related OVA.
PACER Framework
Our PACER model gives leaders and frontline teams a clear, practical way to plan, communicate, exit safely, and recover after contact moments.
It works at organisational, team, and individual levels.
Latest Insights
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Why Leaders Must Treat Workload as a Violence & Bullying Prevention Control
Work-related violence is often discussed as a people problem. Leaders hear about difficult clients, aggressive patients, bullying colleagues, and “bad…
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Body Warn Cameras – Are They a Risk Control or a Risk Factor?
Body Warn Cameras (BWC) are a commonly used frontline risk control for occupational violence and aggression risks. On the surface,…
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- 30+ years in high‑risk OVA environments
- Evidence‑based, systems‑thinking approach
- Practical capability uplift for councils and regulators