From Cindy
Mental Health Week
Lady Gowrie Tasmania participated in National Mental Health Week from the 4-12 October with many of our services and sites embracing the theme: ‘Appreciate the little things – one little act of kindness matters to mental health and wellbeing’.
It was fabulous to see our community (children, families and employees) being intentional, noticing, capturing, appreciating and celebrating the acts of kindness that occur every day. We noticed the difference these acts of kindness made to our mood, provided a boost and helped to strengthen our mental health and wellbeing.
Mental health and wellbeing information, resources and daily messages were widely shared and importantly, the week provided the opportunity to remember that like our physical health, we all have mental health too and it’s so important that we actively take measures to bolster and care for our mental health the same as we do our physical health.
Further information about mental health can be found at: Beyond Blue www.beyondblue.org.au
The Festive Season & Wellbeing
For some, the upcoming festive season is a joyous time for celebration and connecting with family and friends but for others, it can also be a challenging time.
Lifeline have also created a practical support guide with great tips on how to look after yourself during the festival season. To learn more please visit:
Throughout the festive season, Access EAP is still available 24/7 to support you and your family. You may find these self-care resources useful as well:
Should you or someone you know wish to seek mental health support, a great place to start is by talking with your GP.
Farewell
I will be retiring at the end of this year, so if you need wellbeing support moving forward, please don’t hesitate to:
- Contact AccessEAP by phoning 1800 818 728
- Contact AccessEAP online by following login details below:
Website: www.accesseap.com.au/employees/
Username: Lady Gowrie Tas
Password: accesseap
- Speak to your Manager
- Contact the People and Culture team on 6230 8808 or email peopleandculture@gowrie-tas.com.au
I would like to take a moment to say a fond farewell and a heartfelt thank you. I am proud to have been a part of the Lady Gowrie Tasmania community and to finish my working life where it first began many years ago.
I will be forever grateful to have been part of such an amazing organisation that supports Tasmanian children and families and I will treasure every memory of my time here.
Take care,
Cindy Woolley
MANAGER – EMPLOYEE WELLBEING
