Be Well Co

Be Well Co A world where people have the skills to build their mental health & grow through life’s challenges

Be Well Co is an entity of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), to develop scientific tools to build mental health and wellbeing.

🧠 What actually works to improve mental wellbeing?With 40+ years of research and thousands of studies, we know more than...
28/08/2025

🧠 What actually works to improve mental wellbeing?

With 40+ years of research and thousands of studies, we know more than enough to move the needle on languishing. But the evidence might surprise you… not everything you’d expect makes the “solidly proven” list.

We’ve broken down a brand-new evidence guide (commissioned by Beyond Blue) into a simple, practice-friendly resource—so you can see which wellbeing strategies are backed by science, which are promising, and which still need more proof.

👉 Curious where your go-to strategy lands? Check out the full breakdown in our latest Be Well Know-How on substack. (link in bio)

This R U OK? Day, we’re going beyond small talk. 💬Join us for Conversations that Matter — an honest discussion bringing ...
27/08/2025

This R U OK? Day, we’re going beyond small talk. 💬

Join us for Conversations that Matter — an honest discussion bringing together lived experience and workplace wellbeing expertise.

Featuring Dr Jaelea Skehan OAM (Director of ) and Tegan Davies (Head of Wellbeing Programs, Be Well Co), we’ll explore:

➤ How leaders and teams can create everyday opportunities for supportive conversations
➤ What “being here to hear” really looks like in practice
➤ Insights from lived experience and evidence-based workplace wellbeing programs

It’s the perfect chance to gather your team, share a cuppa , and reflect on how we can spark deeper, more supportive conversations at work.

📅 Register via link in bio for this free, thought-provoking session.

We recently joined head office in Sydney for a Food for Thought session led by our CEO, Joep van Agteren, PhD — deliver...
26/08/2025

We recently joined head office in Sydney for a Food for Thought session led by our CEO, Joep van Agteren, PhD — delivered on behalf of our incredible charity partner, .

Joep spoke about the connection between movement and mental wellbeing, and how physical activity can support not just our physical health, but also our energy, resilience, and sense of connection.

This session was part of ALDI Stores Australia employee engagement for Camp Quality Month – raising vital funds for Camp Quality to bring positivity, fun, and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer. Throughout September, ALDI team members nationwide will take on wellbeing and physical challenges, boosting their own health while raising money to support chil­dren and families across Australia. 💛

It’s great to be part of an initiative that champions wellbeing and makes a real difference where it’s needed most. 🙌

👋 Adelaide small business owners & sole traders...this one’s for you.Running a business means juggling stress, decisions...
26/08/2025

👋 Adelaide small business owners & sole traders...this one’s for you.

Running a business means juggling stress, decisions, purpose, and about a thousand other things. That takes a toll.

That’s why we’re bringing our much-loved Be Well Foundations workshop to an in-person event in Adelaide—a free, full-day training designed specifically for people like you.

This isn’t therapy. It’s practical, science-backed tools you can use every day—like:
✅ Managing stress before it manages you
✅ Spotting and tackling unhelpful thinking traps
✅ Finding clarity in meaning & purpose
✅ Building habits that actually stick

Think of it as a day to reset, recharge, and learn strategies that will help you show up better—for your business and yourself.

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/be-well-foundations-for-small-business-fe8auy7e

Big news for wellbeing in Victoria!
The Victorian Department of Health has just launched their 10-year Wellbeing Strate...
22/08/2025

Big news for wellbeing in Victoria!

The Victorian Department of Health has just launched their 10-year Wellbeing Strategy — a huge step in putting wellbeing on the map. We’re proud that our research helped shape this milestone, highlighting why promoting wellbeing is just as important as preventing and treating mental illness.

We’re excited to see what’s next and look forward to continuing this important work. 💚

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Calling all South Australian small business owners & sole traders. Don't miss out on our upcoming Psychosocial Hazards...
21/08/2025

Calling all South Australian small business owners & sole traders. Don't miss out on our upcoming Psychosocial Hazards for small business leaders – free to all SA-based small businesses.

As a small business owner, you have a responsibility to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks to safeguard your staff's wellbeing and mental health. But what does this mean, and how does it work?

We are so excited to share this 90-minute workshop to help develop an understanding of the psychosocial risk regulations, and how you can apply your company values to take positive action tailored to your specific needs.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/psychosocial-hazards-for-small-business-leaders-dmqkp8mn

“If you think empathy is a ‘soft skill,’ you’re leading your team straight into burnout.”Empathy isn’t weakness. It’s on...
18/08/2025

“If you think empathy is a ‘soft skill,’ you’re leading your team straight into burnout.”

Empathy isn’t weakness. It’s one of the strongest predictors of performance, resilience, and innovation — especially in tough times.
Former CEO Amy Smith shares why empathy is the leadership superpower we all need right now.

🔗 Read the full piece on the Be Well Co blog.

Prioritising wellbeing is often seen as a nice to have, a luxury for when we get the time, when in reality – choosing yo...
14/08/2025

Prioritising wellbeing is often seen as a nice to have, a luxury for when we get the time, when in reality – choosing your wellbeing is essential everyday. Stop and reflect, what’s one thing you can do today for your wellbeing?

Will AI free us up for more meaningful work—or increase stress and disconnection?Will it support mentally healthy teams—...
06/08/2025

Will AI free us up for more meaningful work—or increase stress and disconnection?

Will it support mentally healthy teams—or make leadership even harder?

Join us for our next Fruit for Thought session where we unpack the impact of AI on workplace wellbeing. We’re joined by behavioural strategist Peter Steidl who’ll explore what AI means for motivation, mental load, emotional wellbeing, and how we lead teams in this new era of work.

This isn’t about hype. It’s about what’s actually changing for workers—and how to respond with care, clarity, and strategy.

Everyone’s welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Register through link in bio.

Ever feel like you’re not exactly thriving, but you wouldn’t call it depression either?That “not quite right”, flat, unm...
01/08/2025

Ever feel like you’re not exactly thriving, but you wouldn’t call it depression either?

That “not quite right”, flat, unmotivated feeling might be languishing—and while it doesn’t always look serious on the surface, it can quietly wear you down over time.

Left unchecked, languishing can shift into something heavier—like depression. And that’s why recognising the early signs really matters.

Swipe through to learn:
• The difference between languishing and depression
• The red flags to look out for
• What to do (for yourself or someone you care about)

Save this for later or send it to someone who’s been feeling a little off lately.

Have you felt stuck in that in-between state before? Let us know in the comments.

When leaders invest in their people, it shows. 
 recently rolled out our program to support mental fitness across their ...
24/07/2025

When leaders invest in their people, it shows.

 recently rolled out our program to support mental fitness across their teams—and we couldn’t be prouder to walk alongside them.

Here’s what Ana, their Head of People & Culture, had to say.

Big news for SA teens!
We’re teaming up with the to launch a leadership + mental fitness program for Year 11 & 12 stude...
22/07/2025

Big news for SA teens!

We’re teaming up with the to launch a leadership + mental fitness program for Year 11 & 12 students.

Why? Because too many young people feel overwhelmed, underprepared, and unsure about their future. We’re here to change that.

With the 36ers’ Shooting Hoops Foundation, we’ve created a high-energy program that combines:
🏀 Basketball
🧠 Evidence-based mental health skills
🎓 SACE credits
👊 Real-life tools for students and educators

It’s fun, engaging, and built to actually work—helping students boost confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves.

Pilot kicking off in two SA schools this term. Full launch in 2026. Let’s go!

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