Mental Health
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Asking RUOK on RUOK Day 2022
First 5000 | September 8, 2022Today is RUOK Day. Have you got a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it.
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Cost-of-living putting Australians at risk
First 5000 | September 6, 2022A new survey shows 40% of Australians report cost-of-living and personal debt is causing them elevated distress compared with this time last year – while frontline services rank it the biggest risk to suicide rates – as the country awaits news of another interest rate increase later today.
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Critical small business mental health program renewed
First 5000 | January 18, 2022The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to renew funding for a critical mental health program tailored to small business owners.
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Report calls for permanent mental health committee
First 5000 | November 2, 2021A parliamentary inquiry found that the COVID-19 pandemic and successive natural disasters have amplified social disadvantage, service demands, and the number of mental illness presentations, as well as exposed the limitations of Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention and aftercare service systems.
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Have your say: How is your business supporting staff on R U OK Day?
First 5000 | September 9, 2021Businesses across the country are asking workers R U OK? Some are giving their workers the afternoon off, others are providing motivational talks.
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What if they’re not OK on ‘R U OK Day’?
First 5000 | September 8, 2021Australians who are going to be asking friends, family members and colleagues ‘Are you OK?’ on R U OK Day tomorrow, Thursday 9 September should be prepared for the answer: ‘No’.
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eftpos and Beyond Blue partner to support mental health, including young Australians and small business
First 5000 | August 19, 2021eftpos and Beyond Blue have formed a partnership designed to encourage consumers and business owners to take steps and seek support to improve their overall mental health and wellbeing, particularly during the difficult times of COVID lockdowns and recovery.
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Counting on U – mental health support
First 5000 | April 27, 2021Counting on U is an Australian-wide, workplace mental health, and relationship-building intervention, that aims to provide training to business advisors to better support the needs of small-to-medium (SME) business owners.
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Calling in mental health sickies without telling porkies
David Westgate | April 20, 2021The biggest stumbling block to dealing with mental health in the workplace, is that no one knows how to talk about it, David Westgate explains.
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Inclusion is the wave of the future for workplace culture
Maria Velasco | April 7, 2021It’s well-established that inclusive companies function better and are more successful in terms of business outcomes, but, perhaps even more importantly, positive workplace cultures are associated with employee satisfaction, retention, and well-being Maria Velasco explains.
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New mental health support service for business owners
First 5000 | March 25, 2021Stressed small business owners can now connect to a new, tailored mental health support service by visiting the My Business Health portal.
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Watch out for the family friendly workplace facade
Gary Martin | March 23, 2021Far too often, a purportedly family friendly workplace ends up delivering no more than a family friendly façade. While family friendly perks may be promoted, employers are generally under no obligation to make true on those promises, Professor Gary Martin explains.
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Understanding the retiree workforce
Lanning Bennett | March 18, 2021Getting people into work improves the collective mental health of our nation, drives stronger economic growth and better corporate performance. Surveys have consistently shown that up to 50% of retirees would like to work if they could find the right job, Lanning Bennett explains.
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Your business enhancing ‘thrival’ guide
Timo Topp | March 16, 2021Wellbeing has become front and centre for businesses and business leaders need to support and care for their employees. The good news is, it is actually a lot easier than you think to look after yourself and your team, Timo Topp explains.
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Using virtual reality technology to target mental health
Edwina Griffin | March 11, 2021AtOne Australia uses virtual reality technology and staff training to target mental health and improve performance of staff.