Workplace wellbeing champions - Prevent - Mornington Peninsula Business

Maximise success through workplace wellbeing

Things that whirl in the mind of a worrying small business owner:

Financial pressure, risk and disaster preparedness, the ever present Covid-19 issues,
workplace law, sustainability… customers, team satisfaction… am I covering it all?

Tools and guides to help you create a mentally healthy workplace.

Business Victoria workplace wellbeing hub

Mental health and business wellbeing support for sole traders, small business, and employees.

The small business ‘WorkWell’ toolkit

Practical step by step ideas, tips, and suggestions to help employers prevent mental injury and create a safe and mentally healthy workplace. Use tools, templates, and resources to focus on work-related factors which impact mental health.

A mental health plan

When you’re caught up in the day-to-day of managing and growing a small business, it’s common to forget about taking care of your own mental wellbeing. Having a mental health plan ensures you have practical strategies in place to look after yourself. It’s also a key part of preparing for any unexpected challenges in your business and making sure it stays strong.

Recognising and promoting mental health is an essential part of creating a safe and healthy workplace.
– Australian Human Rights Commission

5 tips for small business owners

“When you’re investing in your mental health, the positive ripple effect is quite profound in all areas.”
~Dr Sadhbh Joyce

Wellbeing at work

Employers play a role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of their employees as well as assisting in their recovery.

Talk about mental health openly to reduce the stigma sometimes associated with mental illness
Demonstrate a visible, active commitment to mental health in the workplace so that people feel safe to talk about mental health in the workplace
Make improving mental health a key objective of your business, following it with practical action plans
Treat mental health the same as you would physical health in all your health and safety initiatives and business decisions
Provide flexible options for those returning to work after absence due to mental illness
Provide a healthy physical work environment, e.g. light, noise, ergonomically designed tools of trade
Provide access to mental health support services for individual employees who require short term help
Identify and support champions to promote workplace mental health initiatives
Provide wellbeing learning programs with a focus on stress management and building resilience
Support various health related initiatives, e.g. good nutrition and exercise

You can download a copy of this information as a poster below:

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Wellbeing “check-in” conversations

Resources to help guide meaningful conversations that support mental health and wellbeing.

Access wellbeing mentors, coaches and counsellors

A mentor can help you to improve your wellbeing, develop strategies to cope and provide emotional support when and as you need it.

Blended online mental health first aid workplace – remote learning

Learn how to provide initial support to those who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis – invaluable in and out of the workplace.

Ahead for Business

Ahead for business helps small business owners act on their mental health and wellbeing through personalised resources and tools tailored to their specific needs.

Directory and portal

The portal provides tailored resources, check-ups, personalised action plans and showcases the experiences of small business owners through podcasts, videos, blogs and case studies.

Developed and presented by Everymind

Everymind is a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. We have a long-standing reputation for designing, developing and implementing effective and tailored programs that can be scaled to meet people where they live, work, learn and connect.

Access the ahead for business portal

Assistance and advocacy

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) assists and advocates for small businesses and family enterprises.
They provide advice and research to improve policies, access to dispute resolution information and services and mental health support should the need arise.
They also have tools and resources to help with planning and navigating challenges you may face while operating your business.

This program is supported by the Victorian Government

Workplace wellbeing champions – Prevent