During this interac??ve session, atendees will be taken on a journey to deepening understanding of well-being in the workplace. The session will be led by Jo Marshall who will share the story of the success of key programs in Seafood including a Culture of Safety Program at the South Australian Research and Development Ins??tute and the Na??onal Seafood Industry Mental Health Program – Stay Afloat. The Stay Afloat Program recently received a significant boost with Australia’s Federal Government commi??ng to a significant expansion and extension for two years. A fully immersive workshop will see par??cipants develop knowledge of key aspects of mental health and how mental health intersects with physical and psychological safety at work. From the basics of looking a??er ourselves, to the role of team and leadership in crea??ng a mentally healthy and safe workplace, through to a highly interac??ve introduc??on to the innova??ve world-first industry-led Sensemaking program, audience members will be engaged at every stage. Expert panellists from across the Seafood Industry will help guide par??cipa??on through sharing their experiences and learnings along the way. Panellists will include:
· Tarun Richards – Owner – Humpty Doo Barramundi
· Veronica Papacosta – CEO – Seafood Industry Australia
· Katherine Winchester – CEO – Northern Territory Seafood Industry Council
· Rikki Chesson – National Workplace Health and Safety Leader – Paspaley Pearling Company
· Lauren Thornton – Extension Officer – Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
· Heidi Mumme – President – Women in Seafood Australasia
Par??cipants will leave not only with a greater understanding of the work that is being done in Australia, but methods of evalua??on, emerging technologies, and most importantly prac??cal tools to ac??on for their own wellbeing and safety and that of their teams.