Business Community Mental Well-being Program
Helping you to navigate mental health in day-to-day life and work.
Empowering Your Business Community
NORTH Link's Mental Health First Aid Training:
NORTH Link’s Business Community Mental Well-being Program offers a mental health first aid training that covers:
- An overview of mental health, and MHFA
- Common myths and misunderstandings about mental health issues
- The common signs and symptoms of a mental health issue
- How to approach someone about their mental health
- How to assess the severity of the situation
- What to do in a mental health crisis situation
- Practical skills to intervene in real-world mental health situations
- How to encourage someone to get professional help
- A range of options and places to access professional help
This two-day course will be offered face-to-face on the below dates.
Option 1: Monday, 21 & 28 August – Registrations closed
Option 2: Monday, 11 & 18 September – Registrations closed
In Memory of Those Lost
NORTH Link's Out of the Shadows Walk Success
Each year, more than 3,000 individuals in Australia succumb to suicide. The effects extend widely and may impact our families, friends, and cherished ones.
As part of our Mental Health Well-being Program supported by the Victorian Government, we took part in Lifeline’s Out of the Shadow Walk 2023 on World Suicide Prevention Day -Sunday 10 September.
9 members of the NORTH Link team came together to honour the memories of those lost to suicide and raised an incredible $5,642 to provide crisis support and suicide prevention services to save lives.
We commenced our 9km walk at 10am in Bundoora and walked along the beautiful Darebin Creek Trail, which took around 2 hours to complete, finishing at Alphington for a well-earned lunch!
A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored our walk so far!
NORTH Link’s Business Community Mental Well-being Program offers a mental health first aid training that covers:
- An overview of mental health, and MHFA
- Common myths and misunderstandings about mental health issues
- The common signs and symptoms of a mental health issue
- How to approach someone about their mental health
- How to assess the severity of the situation
- What to do in a mental health crisis situation
- Practical skills to intervene in real-world mental health situations
- How to encourage someone to get professional help
- A range of options and places to access professional help
This two-day course will be offered face-to-face on the below dates.
Option 1: Monday, 21 & 28 August – Registrations closed
Option 2: Monday, 11 & 18 September – Registrations closed
Mental Health Events Calendar
For practical help to improve your well-being
Additional Resources
For additional resources, click on the links below:
- Crisis support and telephone counselling services
- Partners In Wellbeing Helpline for wellbeing coaching, small business mentoring and advice
- Business Victoria offers free 45-minute virtual business mentoring sessions with an expert from Monarch Institute
- Ahead for Business helps small business owners with their mental health and well-being through personalised resources and tools tailored to their specific needs
- Create mentally healthy workplace resources
- Workwell Mental Health Toolkit for small businesses
- The Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program is a free, evidence-based health and wellbeing program with tools and templates that will help you create a workplace that promotes health and healthy behaviour
Well-being prompts and tips
1. Well-being Check-In
- Prompt: Take a few minutes to reflect on your working day with these 4 questions:
- What was a highlight of my day?
- What am I proud of accomplishing?
- What am I looking forward to tomorrow?
- What can I do to improve my well-being right now?
- Encouragement: Share this prompt with your colleagues!
2. Rest and Recovery
Reminder: After a busy week, prioritize rest and recovery.
Steps:
Take regular breaks during the day.
Get a good night’s sleep.
Eat nutritious food.
Move your body! (e.g., walk, exercise).
Challenge: Join the NORTH Link Lifelines walk on September 10th.
3. R U OK? Day
Message: Today is a reminder to check in with your colleagues and friends – any day is a good day to ask.
Tips for Starting a Conversation:
Be approachable and genuine.
Use open-ended questions like, “How are you doing today?”
Listen actively and offer support.
It’s okay not to have all the answers.
4. Reframing Your Emotions
Acknowledgement: It’s normal to experience challenges and ups and downs.
Reframing Strategies:
Focus on the positive aspects of your day.
Practice gratitude for the good things in your life.
Challenge negative thoughts with realistic perspectives.
Take action to improve your mood (e.g., exercise, spend time in nature).
5. Looking After Your Physical Health
Importance: Your physical health is essential for your mental well-being.
Simple Tips:
Take breaks.
Get enough sleep.
Eat fresh, healthy food.
Get active!
6. Kickstarting Your Week
Tip: Engage at work to make your week more positive.
Questions to Guide Engagement:
What opportunities for learning or growth exist this week?
How can I contribute to my team’s success?
What new skills or knowledge can I acquire?
What exciting projects or activities can I look forward to?
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