Workers’ compensation claims for mental health on the rise
There were 120,355 serious workers’ compensation claims in 2019-2020 according to a new Safe Work Australia report, which found that 31 per cent of serious claims were for illness and diseases – and of these, mental health conditions were the most common. The Australian workers’ compensation statistics 2019-20 report from Safework Australia found that three industries […]
15 ways to find your way back from burnout
Preventing burnout protects your overall health and wellbeing, as well as your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defences may not be enough. How do you know if you’re burned out? Some of the most common signs include irritability, depression, and lack of motivation. You feel […]
14 easy ways to wake up without coffee
De-caf-alon: The challenge of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you. Have you noticed yourself relying on coffee more than ever to shake off the morning grogginess yet, still finding yourself feeling lethargic? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, an estimated 75 percent of Australian adults drink at least […]
10 ways to improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
Never before have we needed to be more aware of our own mental state, in addition to that of those who are in our work community. Our staff members, colleagues, partners, peers, suppliers, and, most importantly, our customers are all human, just like ourselves. It’s imperative that we protect the mental health of ourselves and of one another, […]
How workplace wellness is being redefined
Facilitating the growth of emotional intelligence through mindfulness results in positive outcomes, like better mental health, overall life satisfaction and greater wellbeing of individuals and work teams. Here’s an inspiring example of how Stephanie Jenkins, one of our Diploma of Wellness Leadership Program students, implemented her course learnings to achieve her goal of supporting the wellbeing of her team, particularly during the […]
Why are managers the key to wellbeing?
Today we are facing a growing epidemic of stress, burnout, and plummeting levels of overall health and well-being. This is a crisis that has been brewing and was only exacerbated by the pandemic. This crisis is impacting every organisation, every team, and every employee. So, who’s the best person to fix this problem? You might think it’s […]
An evaluation of Amazons’ wellness program – what we can learn
With all of the news surrounding Amazon’s new wellness program and lots of people weighing in (Mashable, The Verge, Gizmodo) with little to no workplace well-being expertise, we put together our thoughts to shed some light from an expert lens. THE FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM It was announced this week that Amazon launched a new wellness program for their […]
Wellness Must-Reads
Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds – BBC News, May 17, 2021 The first global study by the World Health Organization (WHO) showed 745,000 people died in 2016 from stroke and heart disease due to long hours. The report found that people living in South East Asia and the Western Pacific region […]
Australian Government funding available up to $2,000 to upskill in wellbeing
The Australian Federal government has funding available for upskilling in wellbeing, including the Nationally Recognised 10299NAT Diploma of Wellness Leadership to help Australians upskill with a professional qualification in mental health and wellbeing. The revolutionary self-paced blended (virtual plus personalised mentoring) course usually costs AUS$9,950 (£5,548, US$7,681, €6,385) but now, entrants are being offered up […]
Thriving organisations proactively support the wellbeing of their people
When individuals collectively thrive in a workplace then organisations as a whole, are more likely to thrive. At the Australasian Sustainable Wellness Academy (ASWA), we believe that healthy, happy employees are the key to creating thriving organisations. When we talk about wellness, what we’re really talking about, is living life at your best; having consistent […]
