Business Ready – Bringing your Best to Business before it goes Belly-up

Business Owners’ Lunch: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

A Partnership Between Mindfull Aus & Baw Baw Shire Council

Running a business is rewarding—but it’s also demanding. Stress, overwhelm, and burnout can creep in, leaving mental health on the back burner. Let’s change that.

For every $1 invested in mental health in the workplace, there is a return of $4 in improved health and productivity.
Let’s be part of that.

Join us for a two-course business lunch featuring expert speakers who understand the unique pressures faced by business owners.

💡 What you’ll gain:

Fostering a supportive working environment that allows for meaningful conversations.
Tools and strategies to reduce stress and manage overwhelm.
Practical advice to protect your mental wellbeing while running a thriving business.

🌟 Speakers include:

Keynote Speaker – Melissa Yu (Mindfull Aus) - Building Resilient Teams: Prioritising Mental Health for a Thriving Workplace
Matt Runnalls (Mindfull Aus CEO)- Introduction to a Healthy Workplace & how Mindfull Aus can wrap their arms around you.

🎉 Also in attendance:

From Mindfull Aus - Jack Symes (Training & Education Coordinator), with Matt and Mel - supporting organisations in equipping their workplaces with proactive gameplans for mental well-being. Through tailored training programs, looking at policy, team building days & evidence-based training. Be the community leader in workplace wellness.
From Regional Development Victoria - Daryl Brooke (Regional Development Coordinator). RDV helps regional businesses and communities invest in resilience and growth. A team of 15+ people in Gippsland facilitate access to government support and funding. Daryl helps overcome barriers to investment or develop opportunities.
From Baw Baw Shire Council - Tamara Weitenthaler (Business Support Officer). Sitting with the Economic Development team, Tamara is here to offer support and assistance to businesses within our Shire, whether it be starting up a new business, expanding an existing business or assisting to coordinate officers within Council to assist with Permit and Registration Applications. She can also help businesses access mentoring, support, and coaching programs.
Also from Baw Baw Shire Council - Vicky and Chantelle, (Emergency Management Team). They can help you with business and personal emergency plans, support during & after emergency events, and planning, preparedness and readiness for emergency events.

🍽️ Event Details:
📅 Date: 6th June 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
📍 Location: Warragul Country Club
🎟️ Cost: $15 per person, or $110 for a table of 8

Don’t miss this chance to connect, recharge, and invest in your wellbeing.

📞 Book your spot today!

Let’s create a healthier, more resilient business community—together.

This workshop is open to all businesses, regardless of size or financial turnover.

Hosted by the Baw Baw Shire Council Emergency Management Team, with support from the Victoria State Government Council Flood Support Fund