Welcome to this month's Wellness Focus – Managing Psychosocial Hazards

Psychosocial hazards can create stress. This can cause psychological or physical harm. Stress itself is not an injury, but if workers are stressed often, over a long period of time, or the level of stress is high, it can cause harm. When psychosocial hazards are not properly addressed, it may lead to issues such as anxiety, depression, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic diseases/chronic fatigue, post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep disorders.

As 2023 comes to a close, we need to pay special attention to how we manage our stress levels when it comes to pressure from work, personal commitments and financial worries.

Take the first steps to look after your mind and body by...

- Being kind to yourself. Speak to yourself as you would speak to a friend. Get outside and immerse yourself in nature.
- Taking control by planning ahead. Plan a budget and stick to it. Consider alternative spending options like DIY or second-hand gifts. Include plans that bring YOU joy! Distribute your workload rather than carrying all the pressure. Remember, it's ok to say "no"!
- Raising your concerns and speaking up! Whether your concerns are work related or not.

Where to get support:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 1800 991 151
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
- Lifeline: 13 11 44 or lifeline.org.au
- Our Project Mental Health First Aiders (see link below)

You can check out our Mental Health page here for more information.

Mental Health First Aid 

Get to know the mental health first aiders in your area. They are a great resource for mental health support. You won't be able to miss them in the bright and colourful Shirts!

📖 Mental Health First Aider Personnel
📖 Mental Health First Aid Strategy
▶️ Mental Health First Aiders - Let's start the conversation (video)

Project initiative - Boot camp

Are you looking for...

• A new and fun fitness challenge? 
• A way to meet new people and have more energy for the things you enjoy?
• A FREE fitness class run by an experienced instructor that will get your body moving? 

Then get ready for Boot Camp Tuesdays to come back in 2024 at Gym707! Stay tuned in the new year for booking details!

Meet our Boot camp Instructor here.

Mental Health Check In

Mental Health Prevention 

Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health. This month we have mental health professional, Ejaz visiting on site to conduct face to face check in sessions.

Mental Health Check In 

• When: Friday, December 15, 2023
• Location: Bullgang Prestart Room | WHT-S

Find out more
BOOK HERE
📖 Get to know Ejaz our Mental Health Professional