Ian’s story: From service to support
Content note: This story discusses suicide. When Ian joined the Air Force in 1968, it marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to service. Over the next five decades, he served 37 years full-time and another 15 in the reserves, building a career that spanned...
Dan’s Story
How burnout became a mission to help others It took an almost out-of-body experience during a meeting for Dan to recognise that his working hours were unsustainable. Burnt out and disconnected, he realised something had to change. Dan had been working in the...
Care with confidence: Easec’s organisational-wide Mental Health First Aid journey
“The training has not only strengthened individual capabilities but also positively influenced our organisational culture as a whole.” Founded in 2005, Easec provides expert occupational rehabilitation consultancy services, specialising in injury management guidance...
Caring for their people first: How VRTP is transforming mental health support in entertainment
Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) is home to some of Australia’s most beloved entertainment destinations, Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World & Resort, Topgolf, Paradise Country & Farmstay, Australian Outback, and Wet’n’Wild. While guests...
Aunty Margaret’s story
Healing through connection and culture Margaret Saunders (nee Grant) is a proud and respected descendant of the Wongaibon people of the Bogan River from the Wiradjuri Nation. As a Principal Master MHFA Licensed Instructor, trainer and assessor, and a deeply committed...
