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Support - Education - Wellness
Our mission is simple:
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To create a peer-to-peer support network for workers and employers
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To increase mental health literacy across the industry via training and workshops
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To improve general well-being and by default safety in this amazing industry
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To normalize conversations about mental health
Why?
Always a good question this is what we see
Marine-based tourism supports over 60,000 workers in the GBR catchment area alone, this number increases significantly if we were to take a national snapshot. If we consider that 1 in 5 Australians have a diagnosable mental health disorder every year and apply that to just the GBR region that would equate to over 3000 needing support, sadly evidence shows only a 3rd will seek help.
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Workers in this industry face unique challenges that potentially place them at a greater risk of developing an MH disorder. Long hours, stressful environment, wage insecurity, often living away from support networks, a culture that hides substance abusers, in short, not every day is living the dream.
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Employers face unique challenges as well, staff insecurity, high staff turnover, reliance on positive media, unplanned weather events, the ever-rising cost of simply doing business, and constant legislation and compliance to name just a few.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela
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Worker in the industry?
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Learn how to check in on a buddy by attending a course or workshop, and maybe become a Mental Health First Aider
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Volunteer as a certified buddy and a point of contact in your local area
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Spread the word and help us raise awareness, share your well-being tips with us and others
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Manage support or own a tourism business?
Contact us to find out how managing wellness in your company has an average ROI of 3-1, is proven to help with staff retainment, improves reputation, and could make your operation even better than it already is.
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