A healthy workplace is one where people feel supported to look after their wellbeing, connect with their colleagues and speak openly when things aren’t going well.
That was the focus of Anchor Community Care’s Psychosocial Health & Safety Week, held in September alongside R U OK? Day.
The week provided an opportunity for Anchor staff across our services and teams to come together, take a break from their usual routines and have conversations about mental health, wellbeing and the importance of looking out for one another.
Creating a supportive workplace
Asking a colleague, “Are you OK?” is a simple thing, but it can make a meaningful difference when someone is going through a difficult time.
Psychosocial health and safety is about creating a workplace where people can feel safe, supported and able to raise concerns about factors that may affect their mental health and wellbeing.
At Anchor, our Occupational Health and Safety team has developed an annual psychosocial health and safety program to help build this culture across the organisation.
Psychosocial Health & Safety Week brought that work to life through a range of activities designed to encourage connection, movement, conversation and positive mental health.
Bringing people together
Across the week, Anchor teams took part in activities including team barbecues and breakfasts, group discussions, outdoor activities, a treasure hunt and wellbeing activities focused on movement and stress relief.
Teams from different parts of Anchor also had opportunities to connect, including activities involving MyLife staff and young people supported through Anchor’s youth services.
The week concluded with R U OK? Day activities, including morning teas and a brunch at the Lilydale Youth Foyer.
While the activities were varied, the message behind them was consistent: looking after people’s wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility.
Wellbeing is part of a healthy workplace
The work Anchor does supporting people experiencing homelessness, children and families and young people can be incredibly meaningful, but it can also be challenging.
Creating opportunities for staff to connect with colleagues, recognise the importance of their own wellbeing and talk about mental health is an important part of building a sustainable workforce.
For Anchor, supporting our people is part of creating a workplace where staff can do their best work while also feeling connected, valued and supported.
Interested in working at Anchor?
If you’re looking for a career where your work can make a difference in the lives of people and communities, Anchor Community Care offers opportunities across homelessness services, youth services, foster care, kinship care and support roles.
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