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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy work that have come across our desk.

Supporting ongoing reform momentum: The Australian Government has signalled its ongoing commitment to the reform of the mental health and suicide prevention systems in this week’s 2022-23 Federal Budget, the National Mental Health Commission has said. The Budget detailed the second stage of Federal investment in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan and increasing its total commitment to $3 billion. Read the Commission’s statement here.

Upcoming information sessions: SafeWork NSW is hosting free online information sessions for NSW businesses on the new Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work and the free People at Work psychosocial risk assessment tool. The sessions are designed to help businesses meet their work health and safety obligations. Register here.

Crisis management and mental health: National Mental Health Commission CEO Christine Morgan, Resilience NSW Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and The Resilience Project Founder Hugh van Cuylenburg will discuss ‘Crisis management and the impacts on resilience and mental health’ at the 2022 Comcare National Conference from 7-8 June. Early-bird tickets are available here.

Anxiety amid global crisis: When crises such as COVID-19, wars, or natural disasters are reported in the news one after another, it can elevate anxiety. Professor Jennie Hudson, Head of Research at Black Dog Institute, has provided advice for coping with anxiety in times of global crisis. Read it here.

Small business mental health: Small business owners are reminded they can access the free and confidential mental health coaching program, NewAccess for Small Business Owners, developed by Beyond Blue. Earlier this year, the Commonwealth Government announced additional funding which would continue the service until December 2022.

Industry-led initiatives: Readers can still access the NWI’s series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces. The series showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a practical guide for setting up industry-led initiatives.

Many of our readers have requested access to the latest research, reports and information from the sector. The above list of resources have been shared with the Commission this month. Please note these resources are provided as a service to our readers and do not imply endorsement.