
New research shows effective ways to reduce burnout, stress and fatigue
New workplace mental health research shows that mindfulness, education and exercise are among the most effective strategies for tackling burnout, stress and fatigue.
Our new online wellbeing plan has been created for small business owners working in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry in rural and remote Australia. The plan helps you reflect on what you are currently doing to maintain your wellbeing and set new goals to improve your mental health. Small businesses in agriculture, forestry and fishing are vital to the Australian economy and employ the largest proportion of people of all industries in Australia when compared to medium and large businesses. However, working in a small, rural agribusiness is not without its challenges and stress, which can lead to negative impacts on mental health and wellbeing. The new Rural Agribusiness Wellbeing Plan encourages you to be proactive about your mental health. It can help manage day-to-day work, as well as adverse events. Once the plan is completed, you are provided with a list of actions you can work on to improve your wellbeing. The plan was developed based on feedback from rural agribusiness owners across NSW, including:
This project has been assisted by the New South Wales Government through the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). |
New workplace mental health research shows that mindfulness, education and exercise are among the most effective strategies for tackling burnout, stress and fatigue.
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