Mental Health Awareness Month
This October, we proudly teamed up with several organisations to help us deliver a variety of initiatives to our workforce to support Mental Health Awareness Month:
- A Big Blue Morning Tea was hosted to have a conversation about mental health and raise funds for Beyond Blue.
- The Rosewood Centre will host several sessions to help increase awareness and provide useful tips for employees to support others in the workplace.
- Caddie Marshall MBA RN CM Grad Cert OHS will deliver Mental Health First Aid training as a 2-day program and refresher courses to new and emerging leaders. During her visits, she will also be holding multiple Mindfulness Sessions to help with stress management techniques.
- LivingWorks Australia “Start” Online Suicide Prevention Training will be accessible for all employees.
Real Stories
Assisting the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation
Our ClubGRANTs donation supports services offered by the Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation, such as transport, scholarships or petrol vouchers.
Fighting Food Waste
In 2022, The Wests Group donated over $20,000 to OzHarvest, through its ClubGRANTs program. These funds help OzHarvest deliver meals to those in vulnerable situations.
Supporting Nova Women and Children
Nova Women and Children, supports women who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or escaping domestic or family violence. The Wests Group proudly assists this organisation in funding safe housing.