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The hand-picked health and wellbeing resources can help support employers and also be provided to employees. The resources are divided into the different health areas of the Achievement Program and other relevant topics, and are focused on promoting health and wellbeing in different contexts (i.e. physical or virtual office).
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a risk to employee mental health and wellbeing, and many may already be experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety. During this challenging time, it’s important to pay attention to our mental health. The following resources can be shared with employees to provide them with strategies to support mental health and wellbeing.
'How to' guide
This guide will support employers to promote mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Work and your mental health during a global crisis
Mental health during a global crisis
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Supporting colleagues with their mental health and wellbeing
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Maintaining positive wellbeing
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Family violence
Crisis support services to share with your employees
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Healthy Eating
Continuing to eat well is important for overall health. With many employees' normal eating patterns impacted by availability of food in the supermarkets and financial changes, the following resources can be shared to encourage healthy eating.
'How to' guide
This guide will support employers to promote healthy eating during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Resources for employees
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Physical Activity
Many employees are currently unable to participate in their regular means of physical activity and with many Victorians now working from home there will also be a decrease in incidental activity and movement.
Regular physical activity can improve both mental and physical health and is associated with decreased symptoms of stress. The following resources can be provided to employees as examples of physical activity that can be done in the home or office.
'How to' guide
This guide will support employers to promote physical activity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Resources for employees
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Smoking
The relationship between smoking and mental health is complex. If you smoke, it's tempting to have a cigarette when things are tough. The following resources can be shared with employees to provide links to support services, strategies for dealing with stress when trying to quit, and to answer FAQs about coronavirus (COVID-19) and smoking.
'How to' guide
This guide will support employers to promote smoking cessation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Support services to share with your employees
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Even though life has changed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, not drinking alcohol at all or drinking no more than two standard drinks per day is recommended to maintain good health.
In addition to potentially affecting sleep quality, levels of anxiety may increase the day after drinking alcohol. This may adversely affect staff who are already anxious about coronavirus (COVID-19). The following resources include information for employees on alcohol, drug addiction and support service details.
'How to' guide
This guide will support employers to promote alcohol and drug harm reduction during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Guidelines, addiction and mental health
Support services to share with your employees
Workplace information
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the way we work has changed rapidly. Adapting to remote working, adhering to new guidelines and supporting employees is front of mind for many employers.
Below is a selection of resources from trusted advisory and support providers that can assist you in navigating the shifting environment. The resources include a selection of guides to help you promote mental health and social connectedness to support your employees through this challenging period.
Preparing and responding
Remote work
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Mental health tools and resources for employers
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Responsibilities, laws and entitlements
Support for your workplace
Hospital and health services
Hospitals and health services are currently facing many challenges, as health services and as workplaces. The following resources are useful for health services and health professionals.
For more information for health promotion organisations and practitioners, visit: VicHealth
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Resources for families
Many employees will be juggling their family and work commitments. The below resources can be shared with employees to help them to talk to their children about coronavirus (COVID 19).
For more resources about children and education, please visit the Education webpage.