STEERING HEALTHY MINDS

AN AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

Steering Healthy Minds aims to reduce stigma, promote awareness and empower workplaces to support mental health initiatives. Better health outcomes for organisations, their workers and supporters.

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Normalising

Reducing stigma and normalising conversations about mental health and seeking help in the workplace.

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Promoting

On the ground support for workers who may experience mental health concerns.

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Supporting

Training and supporting organisations to establish peer to peer mental health programs for workers.

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what we do – MHFA

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Equip workers and leaders to recognise, respond to, and support colleagues facing mental health challenges.

what we do – Engaging Leaders

MHFA Engaging Leaders Course

A 90-minute virtual session designed for senior leaders, decision-makers and influencers.

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Our mission is to create a safer, healthier workplace by empowering workers with peer-to-peer mental health support and fostering conversations that reduce stigma.

Overcoming challenges

Are your workers trying to manage mental health issues while still giving 100% at work?

Who we are

Steering Healthy Minds (SHM) is a collaboration between key organisations with interests in the transport industry. All of these organisations recognise that mental health issues in the industry are on the rise and want to offer meaningful support for workers and establish programs and support for employers. Learn more about Steering Healthy Minds in the About section.

“The TWA WA Branch recognises the importance of good mental health in the safety and wellbeing of transport workers, We are proud to be involved in Steering Healthy Minds.”

“WorkCover Queensland is privileged to have been involved in SHM alongside idustry players working collaboratively for the greater good towards better mental health outcomes for transport workers.”

WorkCover Queensland LogoSharon Stratford, Workcover Queensland

We welcome your input and feedback

Contact us if you have feedback or would like to know more about Steering Healthy Minds.