A SIRF Masterclass and workshop looking at ways to manage and improve employee mental health. Free for SIRF Members

About this Event

Workplace mental health and mental health in general is recognised as an increasingly important factor for any leader of people to consider seriously. Many of the leading companies have made efforts and allocated resources and education to assist the mental well being of their employees. It has been estimated that 20% of Australians will at one time experience a common mental illness. Those impacted may need to be absent to deal with this for themselves or their family. Equally , they may be at work but also absent in that they are affected such that their minds are not really on the job at the time. The stress may impact them such they are not able to fully focus and do their best work. In this SIRF workshop , we are aiming to bring people from different organisations together to discuss and share what they are doing in this very important area.

We will discuss :

What Leaders can do
Resources and Training
Policies and Practices to assist Mental Health
Organisation Structures to support Mental Health

We will also have a presentation from Jetha Devapura, founder CEO of Let'sTALK and Vice President of the board at Lifeline International, who will share some of his experiences deploying the Let'sTALK at work as a program to encourage staff to talk about their concerns before they escalate to bigger issues including mental illness and even suicide. It's a preventative approach that involves the whole workplace to create an environment of psychological safety so everyone can feel included, safe to learn, contribute and challenge the status quo. Let'sTALK Mentors and Buddies are trained to build a village of support around the person who is struggling and who may not be comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings. While companies may have an Employee Assistance Program that provides an important service. Jetha will address means to overcome the fact that many staff are still reluctant to reach out to Employee Assistance Program services potentially due to the stigma surrounding mental health and the fear of being found out. Jetha will outline how Let'sTALK empowers leaders as well as staff to have the confidence to talk to someone with compassion and care during their time of distress. When people feel good about themselves and feel safe to express their thoughts, then all those outcomes such as innovation and continuous improvement we sometimes feel people resist, simply flow. The Let'sTALK Program is validated by psychologists and evaluated by Melbourne University.

Waverley Social Enterprises Let'sTALK case study video link :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDhUdvyG-c8&list=PLHGvP6OzBYVvMNOjdZyOiuxlbz_QD7gMP&index=7

Jetha Devapura - LetsTALK — JETHA DEVAPURA

Jetha Devapura comes with an engineering and lean six Sigma background and has lived with a mental illness for over 25 years. He says that he is thankful and proud of his mental illness as it has broken as well as made him to be an advocate and a voice to break the stigma associated with mental illness. He believes that psychological safety is the emerging competitive advantage that all workplaces must embrace or lose their talent to those who do. He says relationships have never been more important in the workplace and promoting open conversations are foundational in building relationships and a thriving culture. Jetha is the founder CEO of Let'sTALK and Vice President of the board at Lifeline International.

Who Should Attend?

SIRF Masterclasses are for any SIRF Member interested in the topic of the day, and looking to hear more from an expert in that field.

Business Leaders, HR leaders, EHS Managers , anyone who has responsibility and accountability for employee well being

About SIRF Rt Masterclass

All SIRF events are designed to provide a safe environment for open discussion with peers on the topic of interest they are working on, in and around. Masterclass Events are one of SIRF's signature formats, and you must come prepared to learn! Speakers for Masterclass Events all have a deep understanding of their topic, and will engage the audience at a medium to high level with their content. Masterclasses typically start with a detailed presentation by the speaker followed by time for roundtable discussion on the topic to promote peer-to-peer learning and networking.

This event is included free in SIRF Roundtables membership

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?

Access to a PC/ Tablet / Smartphone.

What software will I require?

Access to video conferencing (Zoom) either by downloading, or the web via computer, phone or tablet

How do I connect to my event?

You will be sent a link to access the event.

When do I need to register by?

Registration typically closes three business days before the event

Investment?

This event is included in SIRF Roundtable membership

Who can I contact for further information?

Vic, NSW, QLD, Tas : Brian Niven brian.niven@sirfrt.com

Angus Mackintosh angus.mackintosh@sirfrt.com

WA , SA : Chris Bush chris.bush@sirfrt.com