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Ahead for Business is pleased to unveil our new digital hub which aims to support small businesses to be mentally healthy.
An initiative of Everymind and funded by the
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, the website has
been developed with and for small businesses, showcasing their
experiences through podcasts, videos, blogs and case studies.
Everymind Program Manager Dr Sally Fitzpatrick, who manages the Ahead for Business
project said the new digital hub includes a suite of new features to
assist small business owners and those who support them to take action
on their mental health and wellbeing.
“We know that small business owners have an increased risk of
mental ill-health due to the unique business stressors they face,”
said Dr Fitzpatrick.
“For them, there can’t be a one size fits all
approach to workplace mental health as small businesses experience
different stressors and are diverse in their specific needs. They have
told us they want tailored support when it comes to their mental
health and wellbeing.
“To respond to this need we have developed the new Ahead for Business
digital hub which provides access to tailored resources, interactive
toolkits, mental health check-ups and personalised action plans. The
website also features a personalised dashboard and private portal
where small business owners can save resources, results and
information.
“Small businesses have also said they want to be able to connect
with other small business owners over the challenges they face in
their own time and when it suits them.
“As a result we have created an online, anonymous, peer-to-peer
forum featuring topics that matter to small business owners so they
can connect with others and get peer support from people who
understand what they are experiencing.
“These are just a couple of the new supportive elements which have
been incorporated into the digital hub to make it a space where small
business owners can connect, share, engage and receive support on
their terms and in accordance with their needs.”
Check out what’s new on the hub:
- Interactive toolkits: Designed with small
business owners and policy makers in mind, these toolkits provide
practical guidance on how to support small business owners and
how small business owners can make the most of their existing
networks.
- Adverse events spotlight: A centralised hub of
support, information and resources for small business owners
and those who support them to assist in navigating adverse events
like COVID-19, drought and bushfires.
- Voices and stories from small business owners: A blog space featuring the voices and stories from small business owners across multiple settings and industries.
- Personalised dashboard: A secure, private portal
where small business owners can save resources, results and
information and track their progress over time.
- Connect and chat online: Access an anonymous, peer-focused online forum featuring topics and issues that matter to small business owners.
- Directory of support: A section which
connects to service providers and organisations that provide mental
health, business and industry support for small business owners.
- Identify your stressors: Access a range
of digital tools and plans to identify personal and business
stress points and understand current mental health and wellbeing
status, including personalised resources.
- Tailored multimedia resources: A series
of podcasts, videos and case studies designed to empower small
business owners, and those who support them, to take action on
their mental health and wellbeing.
The digital hub was officially launched today with support from the
Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business the Hon
Michaelia Cash.
Ahead for Business is currently working with key
industries and engaging with communities in geographical trial sites
across the country to aid the development of further tailored
resources and training to support small business.
The hub will continue to be updated with new features, blogs, small
business stories, sector relevant news and other resources for small
business.
Read the official media release.
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For more information on the hub, visit www.aheadforbusiness.org.au