Looking after your wellbeing is important to us at TMR. As well as providing positive and healthy workplaces, we want to support you to look after your own wellbeing. These resources are designed to help you to improve and enhance your overall wellbeing and be the best version of yourselves.
For further information on this capability please contact Wellbeing@tmr.qld.gov.au
Increase movement, improve lifestyle behaviours e.g. eat well, limit alcohol intake, quit smoking, apply sunscreen.
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Benestar |
A Busy Persons Guide to Staying Healthy
Bite-sized tips and tricks to nourish healthy lifestyles |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
More than a bad night's sleep
Nobody is immune to the occasional bad night’s sleep. Sometimes those few nights can even stretch into a week or so. Often, we can put it down to a particular cause, move through our irritability and fatigue, recover with a great night’s sleep and life goes on. But for some of us, having difficulty with sleep is a debilitating way of life. In this blog, we explore a number of common sleep problems, symptoms and their possible causes. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Beyond Blue |
Eating Well
Food plays a vital role in maintaining physical and mental health. Eating a nourishing, balanced diet helps to give people an overall sense of wellbeing. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Beyond Blue |
Sleeping well
Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for your mental and physical wellbeing. There are two types of sleep – ‘deep sleep’ and ‘dream sleep’. Good quality sleep is about the amount of ‘deep sleep’ a person gets, not the length of sleep. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Beyond Blue |
How to maintain your healthy lockdown habits in the 'new normal'
As life returns to a ‘new COVID-safe normal’, you might be wondering what the future holds for those good habits you established with more time on your hands. Here’s how to hold onto them. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Canterbury Safety Charter |
Alcohol and other drugs - wellbeing
Michelle Fowler is a registered nurse and an experienced trainer who has been active in the addiction field at a national level. She is passionate about helping people reduce harm from alcohol and drugs and how many have effected their lives, their families and the wider community. |
Online | Resource | 34 minutes | General |
Heart Foundation |
How to eat well
Heart-healthy eating is not about one food or nutrient, it’s about the overall combination of food and drinks you have over days, weeks and even months |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
The six morning habits of high performers
This course outlines the positive habits of recognised high performers |
Online | Course | 25 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Building better routines
This course is designed to promote better routines to improve life, your mindset and your career. This course shares why routines work and how to build healthy habits. |
Online | Course | 41 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Establishing Evening Routines to Optimize the Day Ahead
This course explains the eight steps in an evening routine that you can adapt to your needs, to tackle a new day's challenges well-prepared with a night of deep, restful sleep. |
Online | Course | 15 minutes | General |
Value your mental health, understand your support networks, implement stress management techniques.
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Benestar |
Body and Mind - You can't have one without the other
We all know the benefits of incorporating regular activities and exercise into your life. There are the physical benefits of exercise, such as keeping your heart healthy, strengthening your joints and boosting your immune system. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Beyond Blue |
Managing Mental Health Risks at Work - Training for Managers and Employees
The workplace can impact positively or negatively on people's mental health. This module focuses on identifying and managing risks to mental health in the workplace, such as work-related stress. While the workplaces depicted may not reflect that of TMR’s this training has been sourced from subject matter experts. The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance which is a national approach by business, community and government to encourage Australian workplaces to become mentally healthy. The user is given options for exploring different actions and provides valuable insights for employees and managers on appropriate approaches and likely outcomes. |
Online | Course | 30 minutes | General |
Beyond Blue |
What would you do? Approaching an employee you're concerned about
While the workplace setting is not identical to that of TMR’s this training has been sourced from the subject matter experts. The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance which is a national approach by business, community and government to encourage Australian workplaces to become mentally healthy. Using a ‘choose a pathway’ approach, managers are prompted to help an employee dealing with a mental health condition to the benefit of the employee and the business. |
Online | Course | 30 minutes | General |
E-Centre Clinic |
The Wellbeing Course
The Wellbeing Course is our free online and internet-based treatment course designed to teach people about anxiety and depression as well as how to manage their symptoms. Anxiety and depression are common and can have a very significant impact. We developed the Wellbeing Course because many people with depression and anxiety never seek treatment. But, many have access to the internet. |
Online | Course | 30 hours | General |
Graeme Cowan Enterprises |
Crew Care - "Building More Caring and Resilient teams"
Graeme Cowan shares in conjunction with the NSCA Foundation Ltd the importance of building more caring and resilient teams |
Online | Resource | 1 hour | General |
Graeme Cowan Enterprises |
Self-Care - "Resilience for Uncertain Times
Graeme Cowan shares in conjunction with the NSCA Foundation Ltd ways of finding resilience for uncertain times |
Online | Resource | 1 hour | General |
Harvard Business Review |
Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Amy Edmondson, professor at Harvard Business School, first identified the concept of psychological safety in work teams in 1999. Since then, she has observed how companies with a trusting workplace perform better |
Online | Resource | 27 minutes | General |
Health Assured |
How to Spot Mental Health Issues at Work
Being aware and able to spot signs of mental illness in adults who could potentially be suffering from mental health issues is a valuable ability to have as an employer or manager. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Understand the impact of stress
Stress can cause individuals to indulge in unhealthy behaviours such as; alcohol, overeating or overexercising. This course will share how to implement coping mechanisms to reduce the negative effects of stress and allow you to take control of unhealthy indulgences. |
Online | Resource | 4 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Knowing the signs
Recognise some of the most common causes of burnout, such as long hours, too much travel, tight deadlines, andno vacation, so that you can figure out how to prevent stress from building up. Tips for jump-starting your recovery and publicly owning your burnout experience. |
Online | Resource | 3 minutes | General |
Meaningful work, positive productive work, environment, co-design work delivery.
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Awesome at your job website |
How to be awesome at your job
A podcast to help flourish at work, offering methods and insights to boost work performance |
Online | Resource | 47 minutes | General |
Benestar |
Coping with Change
It’s one of the inevitable realities of life, completely unavoidable and something that scares more of us than not. It’s been the subject of endless movies, books, plays and let’s not forget its critical role in human history. In fact, one of the few constants we have in our lives, is the certainty of change. There is a well- known saying that life is ‘10% of what happens and 90% of how you react to it,’ and for many of us, that holds true. However, by applying some simple but effective strategies to the process of coping with change, we can effectively manage that challenging 90% of life. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
Finding work-life balance
Feel like you haven’t quite nailed the ‘balance’ part of work-life balance? Well, research shows there’s a good chance you haven’t. Recent findings from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation reveal that employees all over the globe, try as they might, aren’t quite getting the balance right between their professional and personal lives. However, finding that sweet spot is one of the best things you can do for your career and your home life, and there are a number of things we can do to help even the scales. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
Returning to work after having a baby
Having a new child is rewarding and filled with many moments of joy. For some, it’s the ultimate goal, to have a family to call their own. Raising children comes with its fair share of challenges. When you combine the pressures of raising a child with going back to work, it can understandably feel overwhelming. There is no ‘right time’ to go back, but we’ve pulled together a few ideas that will hopefully make the transition back into the workplace and maintaining work/life balance a little easier. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Happiness Adventure |
Create a Positive Workplace Culture
Looking to create a positive workplace culture? It's important because we spend way too much time at work to settle for being unhappy in that environment. That’s why our guest, Dr. Mitchel Goldman, launched the N’Spire Happiness philosophy at his dermatology centre as a way to create a positive workplace culture. He'll share tips for how you can create a more positive workplace culture for yourself and others, and have more fun at work! |
Online | Resource | 12 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
The mindful workday
Find out how to use your downtime in a positive way, stop watching the clock so you can live in the present, and turn meetings into successful, collaborative experiences. Finally, learn how to mindfully leave work and arrive home fully present. |
Online | Course | 40 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Make work meaningful
Strategies for creating your personal vison and connecting it to what you do at work |
Online | Course | 27 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Time Management for Busy People
How are you doing at getting things done? If you're like most people, you've tried traditional time management, you've read the books—but it didn't stick, right? In this course, Sam Bennett shares how to take control of your calendar to get things completed and checked off your lists. Learn how to master your to-do list, schedule effectively, and assess your progress. Plus, Sam shares advanced time-management strategies you can implement today, including how to reverse engineer your time. |
Online | Course | 50 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Remote Work Foundations
When you unlock the power of remote work, you can ditch your commute, work where you focus best, and spend more time doing things you love, all while advancing your career. In this course, coach Mike Gutman from FlexJobs shows how to use today's cloud-based communication and collaboration tools to get work done from anywhere, while remaining connected to your organization. He reveals how you can create a productive work environment at home or around town by structuring your day correctly and avoiding distractions. He also explains how to build rapport with remote colleagues so you feel like you're part of the team and succeed in your remote career. Watch this course to learn how to work productively, when and where you want, and achieve the freedom and flexibility you need for a more balanced life. |
Online | Course | 60 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Time management: working from home
Working from home is a wonderful opportunity, but time management can be a challenge. With so many demands on your time and attention, it's a tricky balancing act to stay productive. In this course, bestselling author and productivity expert Dave Crenshaw offers best practices for anyone who works full-time or occasionally from home. Dave begins by showing how to set up a dedicated workspace for maximum productivity, including tips on setting up your computer to ensure you stay focused. Then Dave walks through how to craft your daily schedule for peak productivity and plan meaningful breaks to avoid burnout. He explains how to collaborate with remote co-workers, including how to use virtual meetings productively. Finally, Dave offers advice for working parents and other caregivers who might be balancing professional and personal responsibilities in the home. |
Online | Course | 1 hour 25 minutes | General |
Supportive team relationships, healthy personal relationships, comfortable to bring whole self to work
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Benestar |
How friendships at work can improve your health and wellbeing - and your performance too
Relationships are a key part of our overall health and wellbeing. As human beings, we have an inherent desire to feel a closeness and connectedness to other people. People who feel socially connected experience lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression, have higher self-esteem and feel more confident. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
Communicating effectively at work
On average, we spend 40 hours a week in our workplaces. Effective communication is the key to healthy relationships with our colleagues and team. Being able to share our thoughts and ideas in a healthy way is actually more about listening and paying attention to others than it is about what we say. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Gartner |
Leverage Three Forms of Teams for the Post-COVID-19 Workplace
The nature of “teaming” is changing, affecting how teams need to be identified and managed. In the COVID-19 recovery period, CIOs will operate in a workplace composed of a mix of workplace teams, traditional teams and fusion teams, each requiring different approaches and expectations. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Healthline |
What makes a healthy relationship
Healthy relationships don’t look the same for everyone since people have different needs. Your specific needs around communication, sex, affection, space, shared hobbies or values, and so on may change throughout life. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Effective Listening
Learn how to assess your current listening skills, understand the challenges to effective listening (such as distractions!), and develop behaviours that will allow you to become a better listener - and a better colleague, mentor, and friend. |
Online | Course | 1 hour 4 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Managing virtual teams
Key factors that will ensure productivity, engagement, and growth, as well as a manager's role in building trust, removing roadblocks, nurturing connections with team members, and setting clear goals. |
Online | Course | 56 minutes | General |
McKinsey Accelerate |
The capability-building imperative: Make 'purposeful investments' in people
To thrive in a fast-changing world, leaders must treat capability building as a strategic weapon, says McKinsey’s managing partner for North America. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Understand your Super, Increase financial literacy, money management, retirement planning
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Benestar |
10 Simple ways to cut spending - without missing out!
Young singles face social pressure to go out multiple times a week, or else risk missing out on the one awesome story everyone talks about for months after. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
What's missing from your financial skill-set
Do you ever feel like there’s a missing step in between being financially dependent on your folks (or your partner), and being independent? Like there’s something that ‘real adults’ have figured out, that the rest of us have to just bumble through? You’re not completely wrong. Gaining financial independence doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a process you have to go through; a set of personal skills that you build on over time. Here are five of the most important steps you can take. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
3 Tips for stress free retirement
Do you ever feel like there’s a missing step in between being financially dependent on your folks (or your partner), and being independent? Like there’s something that ‘real adults’ have figured out, that the rest of us have to just bumble through? You’re not completely wrong. Gaining financial independence doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a process you have to go through; a set of personal skills that you build on over time. Here are five of the most important steps you can take. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Benestar |
Credit Card tips
Whether you're planning to get your very first credit card, or are feeling like your current card is a bit out of control, it's important to know your stuff. Product disclosure statements, account statements and the brochures you get from your card provider don't always include everything you might want to know. Here are a few quick tips to save you money and help you get your card bill under control. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
The Five-step Guide to Mastering Your Money
Overview of what to consider when making decisions about debt, discusses how to track your weekly, quarterly, and annual spending, and more. |
Online | Course | <32 | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Personal Finance Tricks and Tips
No matter where you are in your financial life, personal finance experts Jane Barratt and Amanda Clayman can help you get a handle on your finances and lay the groundwork for your financial future. Each video, they offer a new tip, designed to help you make smart decisions about your money. They discuss the financial considerations around going back to school, making sure you and your partner are financially compatible, retiring, having a child, paying off loans, and taking care of your pets. They also explain basic economic terms such as economic cycles, what the sharing economy is, and how to manage your asset to cash ratio. |
Online | Course | 2 hours 58 minutes | General |
LinkedIn Learning |
Managing your personal finances
For many of us who are not financial professionals, worrying about money and saving for the future can be a chore. In this course, financial expert Jane Barratt shows how opportunities arise when you change your attitude towards money. She walks you through the basics of personal finance—earning, spending, saving, and investing—with an eye for finding opportunities to enrich your life. She addresses such questions as: How can you earn more? What are the different types of income? How can you use tax season as a benchmark for planning and goal setting? How do you budget? What is the value of money and what are the smartest approaches for savings and investing? All of this and more is covered in this beginner's course in personal finance. |
Online | Course | 1 hour 4 minutes | General |
Wellbeing is about balance in all aspects in life. It encompasses the health of the whole person – physical, psychological, work, social and financial. A person’s wellbeing can change moment to moment, day to day, month to month and year to year.
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Better Health Channel |
Wellbeing
Every aspect of your life influences your state of wellbeing. Some people believe that wealth is a fast track to happiness. Yet various international studies have shown that it’s the quality of our personal relationships, not the size of our bank balances, which has the greatest effect on our state of wellbeing. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Beyond Blue |
Wellbeing
Read about topics including mindfulness, physical activity and stress management. |
Online | Course | N/A | General |
Beyond Blue |
Wellbeing
Suggested activities, guidance and inspiration to help you find the balance in all areas while navigating the ups and downs |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Healthify Me |
What is Holistic Well-being and Ways to Achieve it?
Health does not exist as a singular concept. It is an integration of various aspects. The four important components of well-being are interconnected. This makes it vital to engage with well-being from a holistic perspective. This article gives an insight into holistic wellbeing, its components, and ways you can achieve them. You can find helpful tips and simple ways to take care of your well-being. |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
Penn University of Pennsylvania |
Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. Seligman
This is an excerpt from Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being |
Online | Resource | N/A | General |
QUTeX |
Real World Futures | The Future Workforce
A Real-World Perspective on the Future of Safety, Productivity, Health and Well-being Dr Rob McCartney, a specialist in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, dissects the complexity of the future workforce. This presentation focuses on the convergence of physical safety, psychosocial safety and ethical systems and draws on some contemporary challenges that, if left unaddressed, will have significant implications for the future workforce. |
Online | Course | <47 | General |
Yale University |
The Science of Well-Being
In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life. |
Online | Course | <9 weeks | General |