Staff Wellbeing

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What's On

**Many of these events are not being held in person during the covid period, but have been listed to show what is available in normal times. Check out the COVID tab for all events on at the moment. This is accessible from the Wellbeing Home page.

The following events are available to all staff.

District-wide
District Nursing and Midwifery
Prince of Wales Hospital
Royal Hospital for Women
St George Hospital
Sutherland Hospital
Sydney, Sydney Eye Hospital
Garrawarra

District Wide

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
The Empowering Webinar Series	Aware Super are offering all staff 2 weeks of FREE educational webinars.		Starting on Monday 17 October and ending on Friday 28 October, there are 29 webinars for you to join.	Calendar-All Events
Mental Health & Manager Seminars	These free seminars are offered by our insurer on the following topics: Psychological First Aid Risk Managment Managing Psychological Claims Manaing Vicarious Trauma Managing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Managing Complex Mental Illness Maintaining a Healthy Mindset Mindfulness Building Self-care Strategies Lead with Purpose & Compassion Constructive Conversations Communicating & Influencing Future Ready: Building Resilience Writing a Business Case Click for more details and to register	Both webinar / in-person	Various	See Flyer
Critical incident and Emotional Fatigue Debriefing	Team on-site support, debriefing and self-care education after one off critical incidents or ongoing exposure to emotionally demanding situations	Online	As needed	Anita Alexander, Psychological Wellbeing & EAP Advisor, Health Safety & Wellbeing
Joy at Work/ Team engagement	Workshops delivered as requested by teams to promote a positive workplace based on building psychological well-being of staff	As needed	Ongoing	Shona Cassell, Organisational Development & Learning Manager
Meditation Based Wellness and Compassion sessions, alternating with 'Kind Minds'	Weekly mindfulness sessions available online for all staff brought to you virtually via PEXIP. More details will be uploaded asap	Connect via Zoom app. (please mute yourself on entry) Enter meeting no. 9183672104	Daily Monday to Friday 2.30-2.45pm	Mary Mulcahy - Nurse Educator, Person Centred Care, POWH.
Meditation Based Wellness & Compassion (MWAC) facilitator development	Building internal capacity at SESLHD sites to facilitate mindfulness practices for all staff	TBA	TBA	Shona Cassell, Organisational Development & Learning Manager
Coaching services for staff through the Employee Assistance Program	Career Assist is a vocational counselling and career planning service, designed to help individuals clarify and achieve their career aspirations Money Assist provides financial counselling and assistance to staff with financial wellbeing concerns Conflict Assist is a service for managers and employees who are dealing with conflict in the workplace Nutrition and Lifestyle Assist promotes physical, financial and emotional wellbeing in the workplace	Phone or Skype service	Ongoing	Anita Alexander, Psychological Wellbeing & EAP Advisor, Health Safety & Wellbeing
Manager Coaching	Up to six session coaching in managing difficult or conflictual staff. Uses the model - Managing High Conflict Personalities	Phone, Skype, Zoom or in person in Sydney city	Ongoing	Anita Alexander, Psychological Wellbeing & EAP Advisor, Health Safety & Wellbeing
Executive coaching	Individualised solution-focused coaching for senior and executive staff to support staff psychological wellbeing		As needed	Shona Cassell, Organisational Development & Learning Manager
Fitness Passport	Fitness Passport provides cost-effective gym membership for employees of SESLHD	-	Ongoing	Peter Kuszelyk, WHS Strategy Officer Health Safety and Wellbeing
Steptember	The Steptember initiative fundraises for the Cerebral Palsy Association while encouraging participants to increase their physical activity	-	Annually in September	Anita Alexander, Alison Brown Health Safety & Wellbeing
Workplace Giving Program	The SESLHD Workplace Giving Program raises funds for the Barbara May Foundation, an Australian organisation providing maternal health care in Ethiopia, and provides opportunities for SESLHD nursing and medical staff to undertake volunteer placements	-	Ongoing	SESLHD Workplace Giving Program
People Matter Employee engagement survey feedback	Enabling leadership teams to interpret PMES feedback and identify drivers of employee engagement in their teams	-	Annually in June	Shona Cassell, Organisational Development & Learning Manager
Understanding Mental Distress	An introductory workshop designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of employees and volunteers to better understand and support people who have experienced mental distress in their recovery.	Sutherland Hospital Auditorium	15th July 21st Sept	Sue Roper
The Recovery College	Recovery describes a personal journey that people with mental health concerns undertake to rebuild and live a purposeful and meaningful life. The College provides education that promotes emotional wellbeing, healing and goal attainment. Staff, students, people with mental health concerns, families and carers may attend.	Various locations across SESLHD	TBA	For a course timetable: Recovery College website P: 9113 2981 E: SESLHD Recovery College
District Nursing & Midwifery
Joyful June Calendar	The NEHRU Wellbeing Resource for June is the "Joyful June (even in difficult times) calendar	Online resource	June	Mary Mulcahy
Nursewell App	Free Health & Wellbeing App includes tools for better sleep, back health, managing your thoughts and mindful eating	_	_	Suzanne Murray NEHRU
MWAC Facilitation	Mindfulness, Wellness and Compassion Meditations facilitated for staff	Weekly sessions at TSH Can facilitate at any sites on request	Dates sent out monthly. Additional sessions on request	Rebecca Moore
SESLHD Leadership Alumni Master Class Series(DEV13143)	Master class series for ELP, CLP and LIFT Program alumni	Georges River Sailing Club	Bi-annual	Keith Jones Sally Peters
SESLHD Effective Leadership Program (ELP)	Nine full-day workshops over 12 months with academic credits awarded from the University of Wollongong	Various sites in SESLHD	Nine full-day workshops over the course of one calendar year	Keith Jones Sally Peters
SESLHD Clinical Leadership Program (CLP)	Nine full-day workshops over 12 months with academic credits awarded from the University of Wollongong	Various sites in SESLHD	Nine full-day workshops over 12 months with academic credits awarded from the University of Wollongong	Keith Jones Sally Peters
Clinical Supervision – Foundation Level (CSK13955)	Enhancing the confidence and experience of nurses and midwives to provide clinical supervision	Various sites in SESLHD	2 day course Multiple courses held throughout the calendar year	Suzanne Murray
Masterclass for Reflective Supervision Supervisors	Masterclass for current supervisors	Georges River Sailing Club	2 hour session Various dates throughout the year	Suzanne Murray
Facilitation Development Workshop (COM914)	Introduction to the effective facilitation of teams using processes or frameworks such as Essentials of Care (EOC), Person-Centred Care Program (PeeP) or Productive Ward	Various Sites in SESLHD	2 day course Multiple courses held throughout the calendar year( COM908)	Louise Connolly Alexa Buliak
SESLHD Nursing and Midwifery Forum(CSK131069)	One day professional forum for nurses and midwives	Little Bay	Annual Nursing and Midwifery Forum	Catherine Molihan
Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Team - Heart of Caring Workshops	Education and coaching for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Teams	Various sites within SESLHD	Various dates	Suzanne Murray
Enhancing Person Centred Nursing Practice (EN Professional Development Workshops)	This workshop will allow the enrolled nurse to increase their knowledge, attitude and skills around clinical practice, as well as provide a supportive environment for clinical reflection and peer support. This course will provide a facilitated and experiential learning opportunity for enrolled nurses across the SESLHD using blended methods of didactic presentations, simulation and small group work.	Various Sites in SESLHD	1 day workshop 2 workshops held each year (CSK131061)	Sally Peters
Coaching & Supervision Initiatives	In-person coaching for leaders who want to build and develop their leadership skills. Can be offered one or one or as group supervision for staff who would like to develop themselves as leaders and clinicians	At the place of work of the individual or group	As required	Keith Jones, Nurse Manager for Leadership Suzanne Murray, Nurse Manger Workplace Capabilities Alexa Buliak,Nurse Manager for Quality Louise Connolly , Midwifery Manager for Quality and Cultural Initiatives

Prince of Wales Hospital

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
Thursday 8th of September is national RU OK? Day a day that promotes starting a meaningful conversation about our mental health, and recognising the signs that someone may be struggling with life. Additionally, a livestream broadcast for all SESLHD staff will take place on R U OK? Day – Thursday 8 September, 2022, from 10am-10.30am. Staff across all specialities and departments, including clinical and non-clinical staff, are encouraged to watch the livestream. To join the livestream click here.
LifeGrain Café are encouraging staff to ask colleagues RU OK?	LifeGrain Café are encouraging staff to ask colleagues RU OK? Through a 2-1 coffee promotion on the day: Buy 1 Coffee, get the second free to bring to a colleague or friend and ask R U Ok? Ts & Cs: Applies to in-store purchases only. Not applicable for Pre Order App purchases.	All LifeGrain Cafés (Randwick, Sutherland, Liverpool and Hornsby)	Thursday, 8 September 2022
Wellbeing Team Program	5 Facilitated Sessions Designed to Boost Your Team's Wellbeing - covers: Self Compassion & Mindfulness Healthy Habits for Healthy Brains Building Resilience through Strengths Kind Minds - Emotional Intelligence & Meditation Positive Intelligence - Succeed & Flourish Book one or the complete series	As needed	As needed	Facilitated by Mary Mulcahy - Nurse Educator, Person Centred Care, POWH.
Mindfulness Monday	Each week there is a facilitated mindfulness session open to all staff, that promotes kindness, compassion and provides strategies for self-care and wellbeing. Meditation Based Wellness and Compassion (MWAC) alternates with Kind Minds.	Michael Donnellan Meeting Room, Level 3, Old Radiation Department, High St Building (near the POW Foundation offices). Turn left at High St entrance, take the stairs or lift at the end of the corridor	TBA	David Begley Nurse Manager-Pain Management

Royal Hospital for Women

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
TBA

St George Hospital

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
“What’s on” in October 2022: October 2022 Monthly Calendar Calendar tips to tune in Optimistic October
“What’s on” in September 2022: We are stepping into September with a month-long Steptember Challenge, where staff are encouraged to sign up in teams of 4, and together commit to 10,000 steps a day. (Refer to Correspondence attached). The 8th of September marks “R U Ok?” Day, and St. George Hospital is acknowledging this significant day with a variety of activities, aimed at creating connection amongst the organisation, as well as supporting those with a real need for help (Refer to attached SGH “R U OK?” Day Flyer). The much-awaited Lamrock Committee Annual Trivia Night will take place on the 9th September, 2022 at 6:30pm at St. George Motor Boat Club, Sans Souci. Converge International is offering a two days of webinars covering the topic of “Building Resilience” (Please see attached SMB Webinars Flyer and refer to September Wellbeing Calendar).
Pilates with Viv	A 45-Minutes FREE Pilates Sessions offered by our very own experienced and qualified Pilates teacher.	Classes times and locations as per calendar, and registration is required	(refer to September Wellbeing Calendar)	(refer to September Wellbeing Calendar)
Kelee Meditation	A unique and distinct 5-minute, evidence-based practice that addresses mental distraction and internalised fears.	Sessions are offered in person and via Zoom	(refer to September Wellbeing Calendar)	Lawrence Keating
Gardening Community	Meet like-minded green thumbs to create a garden	Wellness Garden outside James Law House	Every Tuesday & Thursday at 1.30	Lauren Sturgess
Kelee Meditation & Mindfulness		Level 4 ICU Auditorium, ASB	(refer to September Wellbeing Calendar)	Lawrence Keating
Staff Library	Provided by SGH Nurse Managers to support staff health & wellbeing	Ground floor of James Laws house	Ongoing
Picnic Blankets	Provided by SGH Nurse Managers to support staff health & wellbeing	Outside Zouki Cafe	Ongoing	Andrew Bridgeman
	St George Hospital-Staff Wellbeing Month - July 2022
	THE NAIDOC EVENTSAT ST GEORGE HOSPITAL
	SGH PET AND PAW Event Flyer - 22 July

Sutherland Hospital

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
Sutherland Activities for R U OK Day, Thursday 8th of September
MWAC Facilitation	Mindfulness, Wellness and Compassion Meditations facilitated for staff	Weekly sessions at TSH Can facilitate at any sites on request	Online TBA	Rebecca Moore
Wellbeing Garden Group	Volunteers needed to assist in updating Our Hospital's gardens.		TBA	Kerry.Passfield@health.nsw.gov.au
Showcase your dog.	Showcase your DOG!! If you want to Showcase your furry friend, email your best photo to Kerry.Passfield@health.nsw.gov.au			Kerry.Passfield@health.nsw.gov.au
Wellbeing Walk Group	Come get some fresh air, clear the mind and connect with work colleagues in a relaxed environment. Allow 20-30mins, weather permitting. Look forward to seeing you!	On the grassed area in front of the main entrance of the Hospital.	Every Friday, 2pm sharp.	Kerry.Passfield@health.nsw.gov.au
Fun Scrub/Shirt Fridays	Staff are invited to wear a fun scrub or shirt (if suitable to role) every Friday: Flyer.		Every Friday
Baked Goods Donations	Baked goods needed for RUOK Day stall.	Drop off at Atrium	08/09/2022

Sydney, Sydney Eye Hospital

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
On RUOK? Day, Thursday 8th of September, the RUOK? Day team will hold a number of different activities for you to get involved with: District wide RUOK day livestream at 10am - recording available on intranet afterwards if you can't make the live stream "What makes you OK?" Raffle – roving around the hospital Wellness meditation led by our Hand and Wound CNC Kay Maddison in the Worrall at 1pm (please RSVP via kay.maddison@health.nsw.gov.au or enmarie.talens@health.nsw.gov.au ) Submit your song suggestions for our new RUOK day SSEH 2022 Playlist - roving around the hospital Loudest/or most yellow outfit competition – roving around the hospital Take a photo by the Little Jardin van and R U OK? Sign and share on social media for a free coffee (excludes happy hour, take away only) with thanks to Little Jardin and the Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation
Meditation Based Wellness and Compassion Session (MWAC)	Open to all Staff. 45 minutes mindfulness meditation practice supporting staff wellness & compassionate care.	Staff Dining Room, L 2 Admin Building, SSEH	TBA	Kay Maddison, CNC Hand & Wound Lyuda Nikolenkoo, Medical Records Manager
Football Team (Soccer)	The team is casual, fun and inclusive to everyone working at SSEH, regardless of ability or experience. Just come along in safe and appropriat footwear and the rest is provided.	Practice/play in the Domain	Weekly-fortnightly at 4.30pm for 60-90 min Currently TBA	Meriam Isaaks or Georgia Buckley

Garrawarra

Event	Details	Location	Date & Time	Contact
Walking Group	Walking Group for staff and any residents who show interest. Usually walk takes about an hour	Meet at the Cottage	2pm	Marc Grilli
Laughter Yoga, Meditation & Tai Chi	These three activities will most likely be alternating on a monthly basis as soon as restrictions are eased.		Currently on hold - TBA	Marc Grilli
Staff Free Little Library	Donated books that staff can borrow and return once read and also encourages staff to donate any books to the collection	Outside the Allied Health Team office	Ongoing	Marc Grilli
Staff Bereavement Support	This is a collaborative team approach. We have a Memory Book already started that allows Staff to write memories, messages, poems or place pictures/photos of a resident after they pass away. We are also aiming to expand to explore ways we can nurture our junior staff and family members during times of grief after losing a resident / loved one.		Ongoing	Marc Grilli