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October 2021 Virtual Member's Meeting
Join us virtually for our October 2021 Member Meeting.
A word from Steph
Mental Health Month is here on Friday, which is a huge and busy time for people working in this sector. At WayAhead, we run the NSW campaign for this month, which has the theme Tune In, which is all about being present and connected - to yourself, the world around you, your community. The MHM Toolkit has a plethora of resources that organisations and individuals can use to bring Tune In to life.
This last month, the thing that has excited me the most was reading the National Workplace Initiative Blueprint for Mentally Healthy Workplaces. It is so great to see the beginnings of a national and consistent approach to keeping workplaces mentally safe and healthy, and I encourage everyone to have a read and provide any feedback.
October has a lot going on for WayAhead Workplaces, our Virtual Member Meeting is happening on October 12, plus myself and colleague Asha Zappa (Mental Health Promotion Manager) are contributing to Annual Mental Health series run by Arriba Group, the parent company of Rehab Management, AimBig and LiveBig on psychosocial risks in the workplace from the perspective of lived experience on Thursday 21 October 12-1pm.
And finally, please join our new and improved LinkedIn community group - Workplace Wellbeing Australia, designed for anyone in the sector, not just WW members, to share and connect.
What's on
Mental Health Month & Workplaces Toolkit
October is Mental Health Month - Get your workplace involved with our new Workplace Mental Health Month Toolkit including merchandise, free downloadable resources, a guide to hosting your own Mental Health Month Morning Tea, and much more.
Workplace Wellbeing Australia LinkedIn Group
We're excited to announce the launch of Workplace Wellbeing Australia – The LinkedIn community for those working in, interested in, or responsible for their business or organisation’s employee wellbeing. This group is open to all - Not exclusive to WayAhead Workplaces Members
Rehab Management Annual Mental Health Series
Rehab Management has curated a free expert-filled webinar program on a variety of mental health topics throughout October. Catch Steph's talk on Mental Health Safety and Accessibility of Work with WayAhead's Asha Zappa on Oct 21.
More discounts for Members
Wellbeing @ Work Summit
We are so excited to be an endorsing partner for this event on 19-21 October 2021
Contact Steph for 30% off for WW members.
More information here
Diploma of Wellness - Australian Sustainable Wellness Academy
Micro business member, Angela Derks is offering an online, self-paced course, completed on your own schedule over 6-24 months.
Contact Steph for 10% off for WW members.
More information here
Wellness Designs Training Events
Our friends at Wellness Designs offer incredibly valuable and one of a kind training to enhance your wellbeing capabilities.
Virtual & Ongoing
Contact Steph for 10% off for WW members.
More information here
International Mental Health Conference
New dates: 31st Jan-2nd Feb 2022
WW members receive - 10% off Registrations
Member discount and more information | See all ANZMHA conference discounts
Member Spotlight
There is room for greater appreciation of the part lived experience has to play.
David Westgate, Lived Experience Executive
New Resources
SafeWork NSW Pulse Check
This new NSW Gov 5 min pulse check will provide:
*Practical actions you can take to improve your workplace.
*A comparison on how mentally healthy your workplace is compared to others of the same business size and industry.
*Results you can share with others to help set goals and check your improvement.
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Mental Health and Menopause event, 18 Oct 11:30 - 12:30
One in three women experience severe psychological symptoms (depression and anxiety) during the menopause transition. This webinar will educate women about what's going on to help make sure they get the best treatment possible.
Contact Thea O'Connor to get a quote for your organisation.
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SafeWork NSW free Code of Practice events
Free online information sessions for NSW businesses on the new Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work. The sessions will include an overview of the People at Work psychosocial risk assessment tool to help businesses meet their WHS obligations.
Register now, spots are limited!
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The male perspectives on EAP services
Stigma, distrust and uncertainty are the key barriers across blue and white collar sectors.
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Mental Health and COVID 19 in Small and Micro Businesses - SIRA
Little was found in the way of resources and tools to support small business, with most being designed for large organisations
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National Workplace Initiative Blueprint for Mentally Healthy Workplaces
The Blueprint aims to help align the activities of organisations and service providers in a nationally consistent approach to mentally healthy workplaces, and your feedback is welcomed!
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Articles
Workplace ethical dilemma: poor performance due to mental health challenges
How should HR respond when an employee’s personal life is impacting their performance at work?
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Think Piece - That bang average feeling that's running rampant during lockdown.
Beate O'Neil from member, Benestar, has contributed this latest think piece to our series all about that oh so real experience of languishing that is too common at the moment.
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Why self care fails to deal with burnout
This article details how while rest and self care is important, targeting the cause of burn out is the only way to move beyond it. Job design, control, demand, autonomy and more are common workplace stressors that need to be examined.
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WayAhead Telephone Support Lines
WayAhead provide three information phone services to people based in, or near the borders of, NSW who are attempting to locate mental health support and services in their local area.
1300 794 991 - WayAhead Mental Health Information Line
1300 794 992 - WayAhead Anxiety Disorders Information Line
1300 554 660 - Carer Connection Helpline
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