Protecting Employees: Australian Employer’s Guide To Domestic Violence And Coercive Control

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As an employer, it is your duty of care to create a safe and supportive workplace for your employees. Unfortunately, domestic violence (DV) and coercive control are becoming all too common in society and must be addressed by employers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their employees. This guide will discuss the importance of recognising the signs of domestic … Read More

The Neuroscience of Nature: How time Outdoors Benefits your Brain

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As we looked at the straggly bushes in our neighbor’s garden, we wondered if we’d mistakenly assumed he’d tidy his garden when we, his new neighbors, moved in. A few days later, he happened to walk past when we were again assessing the bushes after a walk. We introduced ourselves, and his face lit up as his eyes followed ours. … Read More

Forest therapy is now in Australia, but what is it exactly?

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The evidence is mounting that time in nature makes you happier, healthier and smarter. Forest Therapy – known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku – triggers your body’s own anti-depressant response, boosts your immune system and even increases your creativity and mental capabilities. If you have ever walked in nature Thoreau-style, you may already know the therapeutic benefit of contemplative time in the … Read More

The Wrong Way And The Right Way To Do Hybrid Work

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With the panic of the pandemic fading, employers and employees are trying to settle on a new way of working. All signs point to some type of hybrid arrangement which permits flexible working, greater work life balance, and a better employee experience. However, hybrid work is not without risk. In many cases, company culture will be irrevocably changed. Productivity is … Read More

How to create a Psychological Health and Safety strategy (you’re proud of!)

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John Holt and Nick Watts, our resident Psychological Health & Safety Management experts discuss the fundamentals of building and implementing an effective Psychological Health and Safety Management system. If you’d like their guidance click here to schedule a free discovery call. John: So Nick, I appreciate that we have a new standard and code of practice, but is this actually … Read More

What Everybody Ought to Know About Psychological Health & Safety

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An Expert Starting Point: Psychological Health and Safety – Part 1 It’s been a long time coming, but thanks to a slew of new international standards and updated government regulations, Psychological Health and Safety is now rapidly becoming the area of focus for improving workplace mental health and wellbeing. As a society, it seems we’re finally starting to recognise that … Read More

A First Principles Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing Pt.3 Gut Health meets Brain Health

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In part 1 and part 2 of this 3-part series we discussed the importance of the right fats and oils, and carbohydrates and protein, for brain health. Now we dive into how gut health impacts brain health. Without optimal digestion, and then absorption of ALL these nutrients, we can’t make the best use of them. Although we are all aware … Read More

A First Principles Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Pt.2 Carbs + Protein

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How Carbohydrates and Protein Feed Your Brain In part 1 of this 3-part series the importance of consuming omega 3 and 6 fats for optimal brain structure and function was introduced.  The brain’s potential to be a beautifully orchestrated and optimally functioning network can also be influenced by the next two foundation foods: carbohydrates and protein.   Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the … Read More