Men’s Health Week (12-18 June) is a time to pause and reflect on the health challenges facing the men in our lives.
Join us for our Employee Wellbeing Forum this month for a presentation and important discussion in support of men’s mental health.
To present at the forum, we welcome guest speaker James Sclater, National Learning Solutions Manager from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.
Men’s Mental Health – Employee Wellbeing Forum
2:00 PM, Thursday 15 June
Topics include:
- Overview and prevalence rates of men’s mental health concerns in Australia
- Male-specific risk factors and signs of mental health concerns
- Having the conversation: considerations for men’s mental health discussions
- Seeking help: how do we get men to take action
- Mental fitness and how men like to stay mentally healthy
- Available support and resources: including Converge International, MensLine Australia, Australian Men’s Shed Association, Dads In Distress
About Employee Wellbeing Forums
Employee Wellbeing Forums are held monthly and cover a range of topics to support employees to prioritise their health and wellbeing, and those of their colleagues and loved ones.
The Forums provide practical discussions, resources, and information to empower employees to access support services and learn wellbeing strategies to implement into their daily routines.
For details about upcoming Employee Wellbeing Forums, access the Health & Wellbeing category in Upcoming events.
To watch past Employee Wellbeing Forums, visit the Past events page and search ‘health and wellbeing’.
Additional wellbeing support
If you are seeking more information about improving your mental health, check out the resources from our Employee Wellbeing Programs, including our EAP. The EAP aims to assist you in meeting any challenges or demands you may be facing in your work or personal life. For short-term counselling and consultation, book a consultation here.
Employees can also access webinars and resources for free on the Converge International portal as part of our EAP, including their monthly online magazine, Flourish. In this month’s edition of Flourish, you can read about burnout and sleep, and good reasons to exercise this winter.
Approved by Chris McLoughlin, Executive Director, People and Culture