Neurodiversity at Work: Supporting Sustainable Participation Through Clear Work Design Neurodiversity describes natural variation in how people process information, manage attention, communicate and interact with their environment. In Australian workplaces, neurodivergent employees are already present across all roles and levels. While awareness of neurodiversity has increased, many workplaces continue to rely on informal or
Almost half of Australians are likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, leaving half of us knowing someone living with or having experienced a mental health issue. However, mental health is something every person has – and it’s important to know that everyone’s mental health varies during their life and
Habits are important because they relieve the brain of the difficult task of making decisions. Imagine waking up every day and deciding on every task that you need to complete. Think of the toll it would take to make decisions all throughout the day. So, we form habits and repetitive actions strengthen the neural pathways
R U OK? Day is a national suicide prevention initiative developed in 2009, that encourages us to act and ask, "Are you okay?" to anyone who might be struggling with life. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, over 3,000 Australians die from suicide each year, whilst 65,000 Australians will make a suicide
Burnout is the result of excessive and chronic stress that has not been successfully managed. It is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, which can lead to feelings of depletion, mental distance from tasks, and reduced productivity. When you are in a state of burnout, you may feel like you have nothing more
Boundary-setting is a vital skill that ensures healthy work, romantic, family, and platonic relationships. We are often never taught how to set boundaries or even told that they are important. But without effective boundaries, unhealthy or toxic relationships can develop, which can severely impact our mental health and wellbeing. Effective boundary-setting is linked to happier
Working from home Spending an increased amount at home, with limited social contact, can take a toll on our mental health. Extended periods at home can cause feelings of boredom and loneliness. Working from home also takes away routine and structure that might be present in the workplace, such as a walk outside during
What is Peer Support?Given the positive and collaborative relationships amongst peers in the workplace, peers are often the first to notice changes in their colleagues when things aren’t going so well. Peer / Co-worker relationships are important! The surge of mental health training uptake in the workplace shows the increasing awareness of the importance of
Defining Compassion Fatigue At its origins, the definition of compassion fatigue speaks to an emotional and physical burden that stems from the act of caring. It is what occurs when you give and give parts of yourself until your cup is no longer full, and you are left numb. Compassion fatigue is more common
