Mental Health
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Report signals significant development in mental health: Mental Health Victoria
First 5000 | March 3, 2021Mental Health Victoria has praised the public release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system.
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Mental health must be front of mind in our workplaces
Gary Martin | February 24, 2021If there is a single topic front of mind for many in the business community this year it has to be mental health and wellbeing. Professor Gary Martin CEO of AIM WA explains why.
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Tracking COVID’s mental health impact via Twitter
First 5000 | February 4, 2021Data scientists have analysed 94 million tweets from the first months of the pandemic to track COVID-19’s effect on mental health in NSW.
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HAVE YOUR SAY: How does your business support employees’ mental health?
Helen Hull | February 1, 2021Mental Heath awareness is extremely important for all businesses. Having the right strategies in place can not only save time and money but it can help save lives. We invite you to have your say today.
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Ten tips for very merry mental healthiness
David Westgate | December 15, 2020It’s important to ensure that you look after yourself as we head into Christmas. David Westgate shares ten tips on the lighter side to good mental health this holiday season.
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It’s OK to ask are RUstillOK!
David Westgate | November 10, 2020As the year – and what a year it’s been – finally edges towards its end, there seems there could be no more appropriate question than RUstillOK? Especially for those of us in business. David Westgate explains.
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How to navigate relationships during times of uncertainty
Amy Vu | September 29, 2020How have our relationships with people changed as a result of COVID-19 and how can we navigate our connections, both remote and in-person, during a time of so much uncertainty?
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Mature age job seekers build skills with Career Transition Assistance
First 5000 | September 23, 2020More mature age job seekers are building the skills and confidence they need to be more competitive in their local job markets thanks to the Career Transition Assistance (CTA) Program.
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Ideas for supporting R U OK? Day while physical distancing
R U OK | September 9, 2020Ahead of tomorrow’s R U OK? Day we felt it was important to share ways you can help encourage more life-changing conversations and share the message with your community and workplace while physically distancing.
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Australians concerned about return to pre-pandemic life and economy
First 5000 | July 6, 2020After nearly three months of lockdown, financial risk and feelings of isolation remain the top threats to Australian employees’ mental health, according to the Morneau Shepell June Mental Health Index.
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Don’t take stress home at Christmas
Anastasia Massouras | December 18, 2019Christmas is a very special time of year for many people across the globe, but in business, there can be increased pressure of meeting orders and deadlines before the final shut down day.
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Mental health campaign focuses on organisations over individuals
First 5000 | October 10, 2019A lot of mental health campaigns focus on how individuals are coping, but not many look at the important role organisations can play in mental health, particularly in combatting mental health stigma.
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Overcoming the hidden cost of mental health stigma
Bryan McCormick | October 9, 2019The stigma associated with mental ill-health doesn’t just affect those living with mental health conditions – it affects businesses, too.
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Odd Socks Day to tackle stigma and discrimination
First 5000 | October 2, 2019National mental health organisation, Grow Australia, is urging people to wear odd socks to work and in the community on Friday (4 October) as part of a campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination about mental health.
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The importance of looking out for your mates at work
First 5000 | September 10, 2019Ahead of R U OK? Day on Thursday 12 September Ambassador and MATES in Construction Field Officer Justin Geange highlights the importance of looking out for your mates on your worksite.