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New research, resources and other initiatives in mentally healthy workplaces that have come across our desk.
New workshop series: SuperFriend and ReturnToWorkSA are delivering a series of virtual mentally healthy workplaces workshops in September. The program developed by SuperFriend aims to support Return to Work Coordinators and employers in South Australia in key areas including how to implement strategies for self-care and well-being and protecting against negative stress, fatigue and burnout.
Leader and manager training: New face-to-face or virtual Comcare instructor-led paid training is now available specifically for leaders on influencing positive change, and for managers on preventing and managing workplace sexual harassment. To find out more or for a quote, email education@comcare.gov.au.
Workplace impact on mental health: New research from the Diversity Council of Australia has found that almost as many Australian workers reported that work had a negative impact on their mental health (31%) as those who reported a positive impact (32%). The report Mapping the State of Inclusion and Mental Health in the Australian Workforce highlighted the importance of effective workplace programs and approaches to support people’s wellbeing and support those experiencing poor mental health.
Boost to mining mental health program: The Western Australian Government announced an additional $6.5 million for the Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) program as part of its State Budget 2022-23. Launched in December 2021, the MARS program boosts responses to mental health, workplace culture and mine safety in Western Australia's mining sector. Read more here.
Empathy and thriving workplaces: The Never Not Creative industry initiative recently released a new report into levels of empathy in the media, marketing and creative industry and the impact on workplace culture. The report included a survey of 500 people from creative, media, marketing, digital, PR and publishing backgrounds and interviews with industry leaders.
Mentally Healthy Workplaces during COVID-19: A reminder that organisations can access the Mentally Healthy Workplaces and COVID-19: Emerging Issues series which provides expert insights and tips to address key challenges impacting workplace mental health. The guides also connect organisations to further sources of guidance and support.
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.
