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18 Apr 2024
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Immediate assistance & support
Free and confidential assistance is provided by a range of organisations. Contact details for some of them are available here. If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
ViewTalking about suicide and mental health: Guidelines for language use
The way we communicate about mental health and wellbeing can have either a positive or negative impact on a person’s life. The words we choose to use can make all the difference.
ViewSupport for witnesses of traumatic incidents
Unfortunately, members of the public sometimes witness an accident that occurs on the rail network. This article provides links to organisations that offer free support and advice.
ViewCEDA – Mental Health and the Workplace. How can employers improve productivity through wellbeing?
This report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) focuses on the interventions and investments that businesses can make to improve productivity through wellbeing. CEDA aims to shift the conversation about mental health in the workplace to focus on the foundational elements of a mentally healthy workplace.
ViewThe impacts of Loneliness in Australia
The following sample of resources and short courses can help you build knowledge and skills to safely and effectively support friends, family and colleagues.
ViewWHO Guidelines on mental health at work
The World Health Organisation estimate that 15% of working-age adults have a mental disorder at any point in time. These new Guidelines aim to improve the implementation of evidence based interventions in the workplace.
ViewLifeline’s Care Guide
Lifeline has developed a guide, with practical tips designed to help you have a conversation and assist a friend, family member or colleague who might be struggling.
ViewTrauma management training resources
The trauma management framework and train the trainer resources promote best practice and a uniform approach to trauma management.
ViewDoing it Tough – Male focused services & resources in NSW & beyond
This male-focused website is a 'one-stop shop' for services and resources in NSW and beyond.
ViewMen’s Health Week | TrackSAFE Talks
This review of the academic literature identifies practical ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of employees.
ViewCreating mentally healthy hybrid teams in the recovery from COVID-19
This review of the academic literature identifies practical ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of employees.
ViewPeople at Work – Psychosocial risk assessment survey, Australian industry and occupation benchmarks & learning modules
This risk assessment is Australia’s only validated psychosocial risk assessment survey. The survey assesses the most common psychosocial hazards and factors. It is part of a five-step process that workplaces can use to identify, assess and control risks to psychological health at work.
ViewDiet and treatment & prevention of mental disorders
The SMILEs study found that participants who followed the Modified Mediterranean Diet had a greater reduction in their depressive symptoms over a 3 month period, compared to the control group. Those who improve their diet the most experienced the greatest benefit to their depression.
ViewReasonable Resolutions
For many of us, the new year marks time for setting goals. Start the year on the right track with a mental fitness plan as part of your new year resolutions.
ViewInternational Standard on Mental Health in the workplace
This Standard released mid 2021 gives guidance on managing psychological health and safety risks within an occupational health and safety management system.
ViewThe rising responsibility of business
This 2021 report by Atlassian and PWC identifies that mental health and wellness has become the number one societal issue for Australian employees with many considering their employer the most important source of support. This reinforces that beyond point-in-time support, employers have an important role to play in providing holistic mental health support to their workforce.
ViewBoys do cry – Mental health campaign targeting men
The Boys Do Cry campaign aims to get men talking - to family, a friend, colleague, medical practitioner or crisis service. It also encourages men to support a mate by starting a conversation an asking R U OK?
ViewSelf-care this holiday season
Tips to put plans into place early to help manage stressors during the Christmas and new year period.
ViewBlackdog institute: managing the workplace transition post-pandemic
This review of the academic literature identifies practical ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of employees.
ViewPsychological first aid
Psychological first aid is a support activity that helps people affected by an emergency, disaster or traumatic event. It aims to reduce initial distress, meet current needs, promote flexible coping and encourage adjustment.
ViewCommunity Stations Toolkit
This toolkit provides ideas for mental health awareness activities at train stations.
ViewMental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognised mental health course delivered by accredited trainers.
ViewVictorian Royal Commission into the Mental Health System
The Commission made 65 recommendations, including some of relevance to the rail industry.
ViewWorkplace action plan
Taking actions that build and maintain the mental wellbeing of people at work is good for everyone. This easy tool helps develop a strategy for your workplace.
ViewTalking about mental illness
Mental illness is a complex issue and the language used when talking about it can change misconcpetions, challenge myths and demystify negative stereotypes. It can alleviate harm for the vulnerable.
ViewMentally healthy workplaces during COVID-19
These guides provide step-by-step guidance to achieve mentally healthy workplaces during COVID-19
ViewDeveloping a mentally healthy workplace
This review of the academic literature identifies practical ways to support the mental health and wellbeing of employees.
ViewBuilding skills to ask and support others
The following sample of resources and short courses can help you build knowledge and skills to safely and effectively support friends, family and colleagues.
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