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Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi there SANE community 👋

This fortnight we will be welcoming one of SANE's Peer Ambassadors talking about their experiences of Employment and Mental Health.

For those who recently attended the Peer Group Chat, this discussion will be building on some of the discussions that were had there!

Employment and Mental Health

Employment and work when living with complex mental health concerns can be a big part of recovery and wellbeing for many people. But, for many others there are barriers to finding mentally healthy workplaces. Looking after our wellbeing at work and maintaining a work life balance are important aspects of supporting our overall wellbeing.

Disclosing lived experience in the workplace

Disclosing lived experience can be a big step in the workplace. The response from employers and colleagues when we disclose lived experience or caring responsibilies can have a big toll on wellbeing. So, how can we empower ourselves to have crucial conversations about wellbeing in the workplace? How can we find allies who will support us? And how can we identify mentally healthy workplaces?

This discussion might help to prepare you to enter the workforce in future, support you to have conversations about mental health in your workplace, find an ally and explore mentally healthy workplace cultures.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 8th of June 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

finding now that happy medium between work and life ...still working on it but it has been life changing for me. --- yes very true my sister @Zoe7 and trying to help mr shaz in that too , which is chanaging to find that balance sometimes

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I am frightened to tell the boss. I personally find the stigma too much. I have even found my doctors don't take me seriously sometimes when I have a medical concern because I have a mental illness. I guess I fear tge boss will use it as an excuse when anything happens

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi BlueBay, that was not very nice to happen at all to employ you, only to be cut and your hours given to two juniots. Some employers take advantage of employees. Might be good to find out your rights at Fair Work Commission.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

2a No

2b Always, if put that on application, would not work @Daisydreamer

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I'm too scared to tske a sick day because it's been overheard by my friend if I take a sick day I will lose my job.
I'm too scared @Ultravox @Daisydreamer

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @chibam such a great question! I might also flag your question for @Ultravox as they work in a TAFE and might have some ideas about who can link you in with roles that suit your skills and interests.

You are right about finding the right job and finding the things that matter the most to you in a role. Such a great list you have mentioned that contribute to a positive work experience! Have you had conversations with those in your team about how important finding meaningful work is to you? Are they receptive?

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi @Bill16 and welcome 🙂

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

that is not good my sister @BlueBay

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi Chibam, it is difficult like you said to decide on what career or course to do at times. At TAFEs they sometimes have a Skills and Careers person who you can speak to to explore your strengths and interests to find out what best fits your situation.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Employment and Mental Health // Tues 8th June, 7:00-8:30PM AEST


@Zoe7 wrote:

I did disclose some of my MI to my Principal at the time I became unwell @Ultravox and it could not have been better received - she was absolutely behind me all the way until she left. More recently I have alluded to my mental health but not disclosed exactly. In our team there are several others who have their own ongoing issues so in a way it is through our own lived experiences that we can both relate to, support and care for each other - often with nothing needed to be said as we just now.


That is so great to hear @Zoe7!

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