HEADlines Initiative

24/02/2019

If not now, then when?
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24/02/2019

If not now, then when?
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29/11/2018

What a great 3 days with 2 more to come!! Jake Field from the and Dan Hunt from the talking to underground Coal Miners In Narrabri. Presenting, Sharing and listening to the stories of workers is a privilege!

We’ve spent the last 3 days talking to over 500 Miners about some tough subjects. We’ve been onsite and underground with them discussing Mental Health, the signs and symptoms of poor mental health, how to identify someone who may be experiencing a mental health struggle and how to approach, assess and assist them, through support.

Telling workers that it’s OK to put your hand up for help. That their story is not only worthy and relevant but that it has power.

For some people, just finding out they have a Mental Health is confronting enough let alone the fact that we all need to manage it effectively. A key component of our presentation has been the transfer of practical skills and knowledge that provides a blueprint for better management of Mental Health. A support scaffold, a framework for providing support and some real coping strategies.

We love what we do and the people we get to meet.

The statistics around mental health, mental illness and su***de in Australia are staggering. Addressing these statistics is complex.
For our part though, using our education and lived experience along with the power of story to encourage people to Start a conversation, listen non-judgementally, give consistent support, LINK to other supports and follow up, can change lives!

23/11/2018

Last night the HEADlines Initiative, represented by Jake Field, was invited to attend the Australian Maritime and shipping Industry awards dinner. The HEADlines Initiative was nominated as a finalist and highly commended, in the 2018 ‘Seafarers welfare’ category amongst some terrific nominees and passionate advocates for Maritime workers wellbeing.

Our mission is simple, to make it easier for Maritime workers to find support, through a LINK on the job.

Wider recognition is fantastic. Ultimately, We’ll continue pushing for funding support and collaboration with others who have the wellbeing of Maritime workers as part of their core values because it’s right and it’s needed.

Training LINK’s, to add education to their valuable life experience and story, is what can make this initiative so effective for workers in our industry. We believe that the cost of providing this training is a shared responsibility and the HEADlines Initiative is continuing to build relationships with employers, like SVITZER Australia, who share our passion for supporting Maritime Workers, their employees, on and off the job.

07/11/2018

We’ve been quiet on social media but, behind the scenes, the HEADlines Initiative is still helping to support Maritime Workers, still gaining education and still gathering much needed support to help us help our mates.

We’re very grateful to have been nominated as a finalist in the Seafarers Welfare award at the DCN Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry awards, held in Sydney on the 22nd of November.

There are some strong finals contenders in the category and we’re wrapped to be considered among them.

It’s been a long road from the HEADlines Initiatives concept discussions, education and training to where we are now, which is not even close to where we want to be.

There are so many people to thank who have been involved from day One with this initiative. They’ve supported, educated and challenged us, all in an attempt to provide better support for Maritime Workers facing their own change, challenge and adversity.

If you’re a Maritime worker seeking support, it is available!
Talk to you support network, build a support network! Family, friends, work mates, your GP, your EAP can all be a vital LINK in your support chain.

13/09/2018

It’s OK for Everyday to be
R U OK day 👌
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The with exactly what support looks like. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel & it’s nothing fancy, offer support, LINK to other supports.
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Lifeline 13 11 14
Hunterlink 1800 554 654

28/07/2018

Have you checked in on a mate lately?
Are they ok?
Are you ok?
If you, or anyone you know needs help, it’s available 24/7 call 13 11 14 1800 554 654

12/05/2018

If you’ve ever thought about helping others, this could be you.

03/05/2018

That’s the Kokoda I remember! It was the best of times, it was the worst of times but it was definitely life changing.
Reposting

03/05/2018

It’s a matter of perspective......
Speaking up can be harder than a Rubik’s Cube. Sometimes there are those that listen and those that hear 👂 which one are you?

Repost

27/04/2018

Thanks boys!!! The response to the survey so far has been outstanding! We asked Maritime Workers if they would be prepared to put their hand up for specific training to help LINK their mates to support. So many are saying YES. That’s YES to a mentally stronger more supported Maritime Industry

27/04/2018

9 hours in and an overwhelming response from our mates at Svitzer Lines, Newcastle! There’s still plenty of time left to ask your mates if they’ve filled out the survey.
It’s so easy, it’s online and 100% anonymous.

Thanks again to all our comrades for their support so far.

Real time data from real Maritime workers talking about the things that matter to them.

27/04/2018

When you want to know how Maritime Workers feel, you ask them! What an amazing response so far to the Pilot Program Survey. 100% anonymous, this survey is giving Maritime workers a real opportunity to provide their thoughts on the issues that affect them and how they manage their mental health, on and off the job! Collecting data in real time to help us prioritise effective, on the job support, into the future. and

27/04/2018

Calling all Svitzer Linesman in Newcastle, we need your input!!
You have been sent a text with the link to our Survey. Click on it, It’ll take you less than 5 minutes to complete but will determine how the Initiative supports our mates into the future. ’seasy

18/04/2018

Working Men and Women across Australia have been waiting for this kind of “Health” education.

Having the tools and the confidence to start a conversation about Mental Health has the real ability to reach beyond the workplace.
Workers who can identify their mates who may be struggling to manage their Mental Health effectively, approach them, support them and link to other supports, have the potential to strengthen the very fabric of our communities.

Not just starting a conversation but changing the current one!

* A huge achievement for both Mental Health Movement and Boral NSW. We have just finished delivering stage 1: Awareness and Stage 2: Education, of our Mental Health Workplace Blueprint.

* We targeted all 380 NSW managers, supervisors and frontline leaders within the company delivering 27 customized workshops.

* The objective of delivering the Mental Health Workplace Blueprint to Boral NSW was to improve mental health literacy, mental health education, mental health management and develop and promote consistent support. This was achieved through our presentations, workshops, training and resources.

* The work that was executed was a huge success, the feedback and evaluation forms have been so positive.

* Myself and Mental Health Movement are looking forward to the future and delivering the following 2 stages.

* Thank you to everyone at Boral Australia for their hard work, dedication and commitment to improved mental health outcomes for their workforce. Your proactive approach as a company is just another factor that cements you as a leader within the Australian workforce

* If your company would like to discuss having our MHWB delivered to your workforce contact info@mentalhealthmovement.com.au
www.mentalhealthmovement.com.au

12/04/2018

If you’ve ever wanted to hear all about Kokoda till your ears bleed, come and have schooner with us Saturday Night 7pm on King Street.
If you just want to have a drink,
Promise It won’t be that bad!

02/04/2018

Education and the knowledge it creates, changes perceptions.
To create real change and shift mental health into the same realm as physical health, when it comes to acceptance, we need a shift in perceptions. Get educated!

A progressive step beyond raising awareness , but educating and teaching the everyday, practicle tools we can use so that people no longer have to suffer with mental illness or poor mental health

Do you think your community or workplace would benefit from this ?

If so get hold of us so that we can work together and get the ball rolling so that you, your friends, your family and everyone you know are better equipped and more confident in their approach to mental ill health