• Tune in to yourself – What can you sense right now? What can you feel?
• Tune in to others – What might people around you be feeling? How can we connect?
• Tune in to your communities – What is happening that you can be part of, or that you can help others be part of?
• Tune in to stigma – How do attitudes and understandings of mental health and wellbeing impact on people’s ability to live the lives they want? How can we help?

See more information here.

#WomensHealthWeek 6-10 September 2021

With the stress COVID has placed on everyone's lives, it’s now more important than ever to look after your overall health and wellbeing. This September, Women’s Health Week will be a great reminder to take time out to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime.

For more information and free resources visit the Jean Hailes' Women's Health Week Website. It's time to put your health first.

With so many competing demands and expectations, the struggle to keep up with both work and home commitments can be extremely stressful. When stress persists to a point that a person feels they aren’t coping, it can affect the functioning of their day-to-day life as well as their overall wellbeing. The stressors of too much ‘juggling’ together with trying to do things well and be ‘good’ at everything is impacting on women and their ability to sleep, think clearly and make decisions.

For more information about Women's Health and Wellbeing contact your Relationship Manager who can go through our Women's Wellbeing Training and Webinar options.

It’s really timely that we are coming up to a series of wellbeing and wellness events. Women’s Health Week is at the start of September, along with R U OK? Day and then into October for the various states and territories’ Mental Health Week or Month. We can all do with a little bit of extra wellbeing support right now! What we’re hearing is a general sense of people doing their best to get by – and that’s the best any of us can do! What we’re really encouraged by is many of us have made R U OK? an everyday thing through the pandemic.

When we talk about Women’s Health Week, we often focus on prioritising and making time to look after ourselves. In a pandemic, this can be difficult as there are often many demands on parents, employees and caregivers (and these are just some of the roles that women play). Right now, parents of Year 12 students are experiencing the stressful trial exam period in the lead up to their final exams and the end of 13 years of schooling. These are emotional milestones and are being experienced under very difficult conditions for students across Australia and New Zealand.

The pandemic has highlighted to many people the need for everyone to maintain their wellbeing and connect with others. We're turning our spotlight to building on R U OK? Day in ways that support wellbeing for all of your people. We've created tools to help keep the R U OK momentum going as well as added a postcard to the new Parents tile in the Employer Login Area. Find our wide range of Leader Tools and Personal Tools, in the Employer and Employee Login Areas of our website.  

Reach out to us here at AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. As always, our people are here to help support you and your people be their best in life and work.

PP

LT

The ever-changing situation we face as leaders, be it lockdowns, a lack of clear timelines or increased restrictions, impacts all of us. We often talk about great leaders being forged, a process of transformation which hardens and strengthens. Is this a leadership approach that holds true anymore? What do our people and teams need? A leader who gets stronger and harder through the ongoing pressures of the pandemic? Or a leader who embraces their own humanity and acknowledges that it’s ok not to be ok and ask questions and listens to help find a way forward together? 

Throughout the pandemic, we have often found that if there is one thing we need to get right, it’s communication. Clear is kind, concise is kind. Clear, simple messages are often more appreciated as there is enough complexity and uncertainty in people’s lives. Mixed or conflicting messages can cause confusion through to distrust.

We've created Personal and Leader Tools that reinforce the importance of knowing your people and how they like to receive information and being clear and concise with messaging. The Leader Tool focuses on making sure you continue to be brave and have the important conversations that need to be had. Find our wide range of Leader Tools and Personal Tools, in the Employer and Employee Login Areas of our website.  

Depending on the type of work we do, we may be spending 50-70% of our time in conversation with colleagues, customers, stakeholders and suppliers. It’s easy to forget what we know is best practice when we are stressed, anxious or tired. Reach out to us here at AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. As always, our people are here to help support you and your people be their best in life and work.

CC

LT

At AccessEAP we're here to make it easier for you and your people to access support. Along with our website and AccessMyEAP App, we post frequently on our AccessEAP LinkedIn Page. We will keep posting so you can have resources to share on your organisation's LinkedIn or intranet.

Follow us for tips on keeping mentally healthy, supporting your people, self-care and more. You may even see some AccessEAP pets who are a part of the AccessEAP extended family! 

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Learn how a conversation can change a life

Thursday, 9^th September is R U OK? Day and AccessEAP would like to support you and your people to feel confident asking “R U OK?”. 2021 has had its challenges, and this year we are focused on helping people have these conversations and feel confident to respond if someone says they are not OK.

A common theme for many people this year has been isolation. It’s unfortunate that one of our best weapons against COVID-19 is something that can negatively impact on mental health and wellbeing. This year we would encourage you to consider the benefits of bringing people together for R U OK? Day. Examples could include our virtual group training session, a virtual morning tea or a lunch and learn session using our Webinar.

A conversation could change a life

Thursday, 9^th September is R U OK? Day and AccessEAP would like to support you and your people to feel confident asking “R U OK?”. The last year has been a challenging year for everyone, and this September we are focused on helping people have these conversations and feel confident to respond if someone says they are not OK.

A common theme for many people this year has been isolation. It’s unfortunate that one of our best weapons against COVID-19 is something that can negatively impact on mental health and wellbeing. This year we would encourage you to consider the benefits of bringing people together for R U OK? Day. Examples could include our virtual group training session, a virtual morning tea or a lunch and learn session using our Webinar.

• Help make a difference every day
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging options

At AccessEAP our mission is to create thriving workplaces. We partner with each customer to promote, positive organisational behaviour, enhance employee wellbeing, improve workplace productivity and effectively manage the mental health of every employee. As an Australian owned not for profit Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider, our emphasis is on understanding the unique needs of our customers and tailoring our services to support and prevent mental health issues in the workplace. We have an opportunity for a passionate, motivated and adaptable individual to help achieve our goals and continue our ambitious journey.

Your role will be to provide effective administrative and operational support related to the delivery of services and successful operations of AccessEAP. You will work closely with the Customer Experience Team, Client Services, Clinical and Finance teams, providing support and guidance to ensure the effective delivery of services to customers and clients.

Your track record of success will reflect your strong planning, organising and interpersonal skills, and high attention to detail. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to find solutions and to drive continuous process improvement.

Most importantly you will enjoy working in a team environment that is driven by the values of Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Curiosity and Accomplishment. At AccessEAP you will be working in an environment that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of all employees.

To apply send your resume to dwilliams@kurtispaige.com.au or call David Williams on 0414 551 795 for more information.

Right now, the last thing any of us need is information overload to add to our stress. So with that in mind, we’ve created a new short Webinar, Practising self-care during the pandemic as well as highlighted some recommended tools. 

Whether you're currently in a lockdown, have loved ones in lockdown or need to prioritise your self-care during this pandemic, please watch the webinar and download our top recommended tools. You can continue to access these resources at any time. For access to our complete range of resources please visit the Employee and Employer Login Areas. 

 Recommended Tools

Register your details so we can contact you to book the session.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counsellors, Coaches, Mediators, Trainers – come and join us to help close the gap:

AccessEAP is committed to providing culturally safe social and emotional wellbeing counselling support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and organisations.

If this is of interest to you we would love to hear from you.

Please call us on our AccessEAP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dedicated Line 1800 861 085 or 1800 818 728 to discuss further.

Applicants are encouraged to hold registration with a counselling body such as; ACA, ACAP, PACFA, APS, AASW.

• Let your creativity shine
• Help make a difference every day
• Flexible working arrangements 

AccessEAP partners with organisations to promote positive organisational behaviour, enhance employee well-being and improve workplace productivity. As an Australian owned, Profit for Purpose  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider our success is based on understanding the unique needs of clients and tailoring services to support and prevent mental health issues in the workplace. Due to our expansion of services and as part of our overall digital transformation we need a talented consultant to generate ideas and translate information into powerful customer experiences

Your role will be to drive the development of visual content to support our Digital and Marketing strategy and to enhance business, brand and digital/social presence. You will also support the broader business with any design requirements, improvements or changes and strive to engage effectively with team members and stakeholders to understand and respond to their digital needs and opportunities.

With a strong understanding of Digital technology, your track record of success will reflect your creative and insightful thinking capabilities and proven ability to generate remarkable user experiences. You will be adept at engaging with a broad range of people, comfortable working autonomously, and respond well under pressure to balance priorities and a rapidly changing environment.

Your key skills will include your creativity, analysis, judgement and outstanding relationship-building skills. Most importantly you will enjoy working in a team environment that is driven by respect, collaboration and accomplishment. AccessEAP takes the health of employees seriously and you will be working in an environment that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of all employees.

For more information call David Williams on 0414551795 or to apply send your resume to dwilliams@kurtispaige.com.au

• Coaching and Advising focus
• Help make a difference everyday
• Flexible working arrangements 

AccessEAP partners with organisations to promote positive organisational behaviour, enhance employee well-being and improve workplace productivity. As an Australian owned, not for profit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider our success is based on understanding the unique needs of clients and tailoring services to support and prevent mental health issues in the workplace. Due to continued growth we are expanding the clinical services team and need a passionate and committed professional to help ensure the provision of best practice counselling and ancillary services that exceed customer and client expectations.

Your role will be to provide clinical support and guidance to our associates network that are located throughout Australia. You will engage in a range of diverse coaching and information sharing activities all aimed at enhancing and supporting the provision of best practice counselling and broader mental health and wellbeing services. Additionally you will  work with the broader team to build relationships and provide consulting, coaching, reflective supervision and leadership training.

With a degree in Psychology or Social Work your track record of success will reflect your impartial and insightful thinking capabilities and proven ability to coach and guide clinical professionals. You will be adept at engaging with a broad range of people, comfortable working autonomously, and respond well under pressure to balance priorities and a rapidly changing environment.

Your key skills will include your relationship building, analysis, judgement and outstanding interpersonal skills. Most importantly you will enjoy working in a team environment that is driven by respect, collaboration  and accomplishment. AccessEAP takes the health of employees seriously and you will be working in an environment that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of all employees.

For more information call David Williams on 0414551795 or to apply send your resume to dwilliams@kurtispaige.com.au

Around the nation we continue to experience different levels of COVID related restrictions. We acknowledge how difficult it is for many Australians facing emotional and economic hardship and particularly the uncertain situation in NSW. With so much happening all at once, it’s timely to discuss what makes our communication good, or even better, great. Making sure that our messages are clear and our communication effective has been paramount during the pandemic. 

How amazing is a brilliant conversation? You feel connected, you feel you’ve been heard, progress was made, possibly a resolution reached, or outcome achieved. You may have moved from a place of unfamiliarity to understanding. There’s a real sense that something amazing happened. You also know when a conversation hasn’t gone well. You may feel remorse, regret, lost opportunity, fear of having to return to unfinished business. So how do we ensure we have more great conversations and less of the not so great? Is there a formula? Can we learn? Thankfully the answer is a resounding yes!

We're turning our spotlight to effective communication and why it is particularly relevant as we continue to face pandemic related challenges. It is also the next topic of our Wellbeing in Focus Calendar’s Communication quarterly theme. We've created tools that look at best practice and the various communication styles that are commonly used, and how to be aware when stress and anxiety affect styles. Each tool explores the topic from an individual and leader perspective. Find our wide range of Leader Tools and Personal Tools, in the Employer and Employee Login Areas of our website.  

Reach out to us here at AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. As always, our people are here to help support you and your people be their best in life and work.

PT

LT

Published in Echo Chamber Escape 23rd June 2021

Marcela Slepica, AccessEAP Director, Clinical Services explains, identifying your own unconscious biases is the first step to creating better inclusivity.

While we may think we are making decisions based on logic, as humans, we all make assumptions about other people. In fact, it only takes a tenth of a second for us to begin to form an opinion about someone we’ve only just met. 

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• Help build organisational capability
• Strong team environment
• Sydney or Melbourne Based

AccessEAP partners with businesses to promote positive organisational behaviour, enhance employee well-being and improve workplace productivity. As an Australian owned, not for profit Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider their outstanding success is based on understanding the unique needs of customers and tailoring services to support and prevent mental health issues in the workplace. Due to continued growth and an expanding service offering they need a passionate and consultative practitioner to support the Technology team during a period of significant technology change and transformation.

Your role will be to provide end-user support of the AccessEAP IT environment, ensuring technology resources are available, support requests are handled to and responded to within SLA’s. This is a key business technology support role, with responsibility for day-to-day IT support, internal Helpdesk functions, assigned technology projects & assisting others where needed.

Your track record of success will reflect your experience deploying, maintaining & supporting ICT infrastructure in small to mid-sized organisations. You will possess excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office365, Microsoft Windows 10, Active Directory, SaaS application state (hybrid cloud environment) WAN technologies & the deployment of routers & firewalls.

Previous experience in managing/supporting telephony infrastructure both direct & by a 3rd party and  setting up an IT ticketing system from scratch will be highly regarded

Most importantly you will enjoy working in a team environment that is driven by respect, collaboration and accomplishment and where expressing your ideas and opinions is truly valued. AccessEAP take the health of employees seriously and you will be working in an environment that genuinely cares about the wellbeing of all employees

As you are probably aware, NSW Health has issued a stay-at-home order for 4 Local Government Areas, including the City of Sydney. As a result of this notice, we have already implemented our business continuity plan to ensure we continue to provide support for our customers and their people.

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the impact that organisations and people may be experiencing after today’s update from the NSW Premier. We appreciate that for many people this may be a time of heightened emotions, particularly as school holidays commence and for some, plans will need to change. We, as always, are here to support you through this. Tools and resources can be accessed via our website to support your mental health and wellbeing through the Employee and Employer login areas. Additional resources, including our Wellbeing Check, are also available on our app, AccessMyEAP.

Face to face appointments in our Bondi or Sydney office will be rescheduled and alternative arrangements will be provided for other face to face services, such as learning and development sessions. Critical incidents and onsite support will be assessed based on an individual basis to determine the best mode of support. 

Reach out to us here at AccessEAP on 1800 818 728. As always, our people are here to help support you and your people be their best in life and work.