What is Prevention?

Prevention is the encouragement of work / life balance and wellbeing. Providing a culture of flexibility and access to wellbeing activities leads to a healthier well performing team.

Implementing regular wellbeing activities buffers against stress and supports staff retention.

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Absenteeism Cost (Australia) $4.7 billion
Cost of lost productivity (Australia) $ 6.1 Billion

What can we do today?

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Physical activity programs (e.g. social fitness club)

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Mental Activity Programs (e.g. Mindfulness Mondays)

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Designated quiet spaces and times

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Workplace flexibility (Policies for work/life balance)

Where can I find out more?

Well-being Apps

Unwinding Anxiety

A mental wellness app that aims to help the user control their anxiety.

Headspace

A guided meditation and mindfulness app.

HeadGear

A mental fitness app that focuses on mental health.

Joyable

A mental health and wellness app based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Snapshot

An app designed for Australian adults to check and monitor their mental health and wellbeing status.

More apps

Vic Health and Deakin University reviewed over 300 Healthy Living apps for their functionality and effectiveness.