Elevate Wellbeing

04/09/2025

🌿 Feeling "Too Busy" for Annual Leave? Think Again. 🌿
Ever caught yourself saying, “I can’t take time off right now, I’m too busy”? It might sound responsible, but that mindset could be costing you more than you think. In our latest blog, we explore why skipping annual leave isn’t just counterproductive—it can lead to burnout, mistakes, and decreased productivity.
Discover how taking regular breaks can actually make you sharper, faster, and more effective at work. Prioritising rest isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for sustainable success.
👉 Read the full article here: https://elevatewellbeing.org.au/too-busy-for-annual-leave-why-that-thinking-is-costing-you/

Feeling "too busy" to take annual leave? Skipping breaks could be hurting your productivity, decision-making, and wellbeing. Discover why prioritising rest is key to sustainable success—for you and your team.

02/09/2025

💬 Need someone to talk to? We’re here to support you.

At Elevate, our individual counselling provides a safe, confidential space to work through whatever life is throwing your way. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply need someone to listen—we’re here to help.

We’re now closer to you with counselling available at:
📍 Gosnells – at our head office, Women’s Health & Wellbeing Services
📍 Mundaring – new outreach location (Tuesdays & Fridays)
📍 Telehealth – video or phone, from the comfort of your own home
Our qualified therapists can support you with:
✔️ Anxiety, depression & stress
✔️ Relationship or parenting challenges
✔️ Grief, trauma, or life transitions
✔️ Building confidence & self-esteem
✔️ Perinatal mental health
✔️ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling
✔️ Children from 3 years old
📞 To book a session, call us on 08 6496 0290

29/08/2025

💛You can't expect peak performance from employees who are struggling silently. EAP gives them a voice and a path forward 💛

27/08/2025

Conflict is a natural aspect of many work environments. While constructive conflict can foster change and stimulate innovation, it's crucial to recognise your own approach to managing conflict.

This workshop equips participants and teams with the tools to recognise and address differences constructively, improve communication, and collaborate effectively to resolve conflicts.

👉Find out more here - https://elevatewellbeing.org.au/professional-development-workshops/negotiating-conflict/

26/08/2025

🌟 Our August Online Newsletter is here! 🌟

We’ve packed this edition full of updates, events, and resources to support your wellbeing, including:

✨ Counselling Services Available

✨ Upcoming Groups & Workshops – Supporting Children with Anxiety, Circle of Security, ADHD & Women Series, Cultivating Self-Compassion & our brand new Second Act Workshop

✨ ADHD & Women Seminar – 8th November

✨ Monthly Blogs – Navigating Overwhelm, Creating Connection in the Workplace, and more

✨ Support Me App & Hidden World of You resources

✨ Latest Podcast – Surviving the Loss of a Newborn

✨ Fundraising & Elevate Wellbeing Custom Workshops

💬 We’d love your feedback, too!

👉 Click the link to read the full newsletter and stay connected.

Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter! We're thrilled to have you as a subscriber, and we're excited to share with you the latest updates, news, and insights from our community.

21/08/2025

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) offer a range of advantages to both employees and employers. Here are three key benefits:
Enhanced Employee Well-being: EAPs provide confidential counselling and support services to employees facing personal or work-related challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, marital issues, or financial problems. By offering access to mental health professionals and resources, EAPs promote employee well-being, resilience, and overall mental health. When employees feel supported in managing personal difficulties, they are more likely to maintain productivity and engagement at work.

Increased Productivity and Reduced Absenteeism: By addressing employees' personal and work-related issues promptly, EAPs can help prevent these issues from escalating into more significant problems that may lead to absenteeism or decreased productivity. Providing employees with the necessary support and resources to manage their challenges can help them stay focused, motivated, and present at work. As a result, businesses may experience fewer absences, lower turnover rates, and higher levels of productivity among their workforce.

Cost Savings and Return on Investment (ROI): Investing in an EAP can result in significant cost savings for employers in the long run. By proactively addressing employees' mental health and well-being, EAPs can help reduce healthcare costs associated with untreated mental health conditions, workplace accidents, and absenteeism. Additionally, by promoting a healthier and more supportive work environment, EAPs can contribute to higher employee morale, job satisfaction, and retention rates, ultimately leading to a positive ROI for the organisation.
Overall, implementing an EAP in the workplace demonstrates a commitment to supporting employees' holistic well-being while also yielding tangible benefits for the organsation in terms of productivity, retention, and cost savings.

18/08/2025

🌱 Help Us Grow Our Wellbeing Community! 💙
At Elevate Wellbeing, we’re all about supporting mental health, resilience, and connection—in workplaces, schools, and everyday life.
Through workshops, counselling, and Employee Assistance Programs, we give people the tools to thrive.
👉 Like our page
👉 Follow for tips and support
👉 Share to help spread the word
Let’s grow a kinder, healthier community—together. 💬
🔗 https://elevatewellbeing.org.au

14/08/2025

Let Us Support You!
Struggling with workplace stress or communication challenges? You're not alone! Book our Stress and Communication in the Workplace workshop and gain practical tools to improve teamwork, reduce stress, and boost productivity.
✅ Learn effective communication strategies
✅ Manage workplace stress with confidence
✅ Create a positive and supportive work environment

11/08/2025

Time off isn’t the problem—it’s part of the solution. 💡
Encourage your team to take the leave they’ve earned.

07/08/2025

🌴 Annual Leave = Burnout Prevention 💡
Skipping breaks might feel productive—but it’s actually a fast track to burnout. Taking regular annual leave helps you:
✅ Recharge your energy
✅ Protect your mental health
✅ Boost focus and performance
✅ Maintain work-life balance
Rest isn’t a reward—it’s a necessity. Encourage your team (and yourself!) to take time off 💙
Need support creating a healthier workplace culture? We can help → elevatewellbeing.org.au

05/08/2025

📝 New Blog: Why Annual Leave Matters
In our latest blog, we explore why skipping time off can lead to burnout—and how taking regular leave supports productivity, mental health, and work-life balance.
📅 Leave isn’t a luxury—it’s essential.
Read the full blog now 👉 https://elevatewellbeing.org.au/Why-Taking-Annual-Leave-Is-Essential-for-Avoiding-Burnout/

Taking annual leave isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for preventing burnout. Learn how regular time off improves productivity, mental health, work-life balance, and creates a culture of wellbeing in the workplace.

31/07/2025

Life can be complicated, and challenges often come our way.
This can make us feel confused, overwhelmed, or out of control. When we find ourselves feeling and behaving in ways that we normally would not, this can affect our work life, close relationships, and personal well-being.
Talking through a problem in a safe, confidential environment can provide you with new perspectives, insights, and clarity.

Contact us for more information 💛