Mental Health Rights Manual
An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales.
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Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.
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A series of resources brought to you by WayAhead Workplaces and Mental Health Coordinating Council.
Welcome to the Filling your Cup series of articles produced by WayAhead Workplaces for members, friends and supporters of Mental Health Coordinating Council.
This series is designed to improve the health of people working in the community managed mental health sector.
In the first article of the Filling your Cup series Stephanie explains why mental health in the workplace is important, she explores the business case and identifies potential barriers. Learn more
What it truly comes down to is involved, supportive leadership. Meaningful, top led, inspiring initiatives, a program that takes an integrated approach and a leader who understands the importance of solid, consistent people management. Learn more
All workplaces have psychosocial risk factors. Plenty of these will be related to the occupational risks themselves and some will be related to the work environment and culture. Learn more
On top of the importance of using workplace culture to promote wellbeing, another key consideration is how to create a safe and inclusive environment for people living with mental health conditions. Learn more
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This series is brought to you by WayAhead Workplaces and Mental Health Coordinating Council and researched and written by
Stephanie Thomson, WayAhead Workplaces Lead.
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