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As the year draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for being part of MiTraining’s community in 2024. MiTraining will be taking a short break over the Christmas and New Year period. Our offices will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025, allowing our team to enjoy the holidays and recharge for an exciting year ahead. We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, relaxation, and wonderful memories. We look forward to being part of your personal and professional development in 2025!

Breaking the Stigma: Newcastle’s MHFA Graduates Last week we saw an all-male group in Newcastle complete their Mental Health First Aid training, stepping up to support their mates, families, and colleagues. It’s powerful to see men leading the way in conversations about mental health—breaking down stigma, recognising when help is needed, and being there when it counts. To these graduates: your commitment to creating a culture of support and understanding is inspiring. Thank you for being role models and advocates for mental health. 💙 A big thank you to Jodi McAlary for facilitating the two days. #MentalHealthFirstAid #MenSupportingMen #CommunitySupport #MiTraining

Become a Mental Health First Aider now! Upcoming Training Locations are: Queensland Brisbane 6-7 February - https://bit.ly/3OSoTfL Chinchilla 4-5 March - https://bit.ly/3Bg3udx Hervey Bay 19-22 December - https://bit.ly/48DTI0R New South Wales Blacktown 19-20 February - https://bit.ly/3Yvvlhm Campbelltown 28-29 January - https://bit.ly/3YS0xJ4 Liverpool 4-5 February - https://bit.ly/3VqotBd North Sydney 6-7 February - https://bit.ly/4fa0vRR Parramatta 22-23 January - https://bit.ly/4iny7hN Penrith 11-12 February - https://bit.ly/40CUiKy Wollongong 21-22 January - https://bit.ly/41nTXvo Coffs Harbour 13-14 January - https://bit.ly/3CYKVLd Maitland 30-31 January - https://bit.ly/4gsoUmH Newcastle 28-29 December - https://bit.ly/3OMkWtd Victoria Melbourne 28-29 January- https://bit.ly/40CvDWd Western Australia Perth 14-15 January - https://bit.ly/4f3Eu7b Unchecked psychosocial hazards can lead to decreased job satisfaction, increased absenteeism, fatigue, and even physical and mental health issues. #mentalhealth #MHFA #mentalhealthfirstaid

We’re pleased to celebrate Felicity, who has recently completed her business traineeship through MiTraining. Felicity was placed by our GTO, MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees and hosted at Ingot Foundry Marine Engineering, where she received her on-the-job training with the guidance of her Manager, Heather (pictured right). We are so proud of everything Felicity has achieved and are glad she was able to develop her skills and knowledge in such a supportive environment, like Ingot. We are ecstatic to announce that she has been offered a full-time role with Ingot, starting in the new year. A result we strive for at the completion of each business traineeship! Well done, Felicity!  

ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence are finally starting to be understood as variations in human behavior, rather than deficits to "fix." This excellent piece from The Economist highlights how shifting our focus from diagnosis to creating supportive environments could unlock incredible potential in schools and workplaces. https://lnkd.in/gvcWX6J2 Neurodiversity and neuro-inclusive people leadership is an emerging space with new findings and changes being recommended almost daily. That's why MiTraining has put together a short survey to better understand your opinions and experience of Neurodiversity in Australian Workplaces. By completing the survey, you will be helping to advance understanding and action regarding neurodiversity at work in Australian. Please share with your networks. https://lnkd.in/g99fCUZU #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #neuroinclusivepeopleleadership #HRM #HR #psyhcosocialsafety #ADHD #ASD #austism #mentalhealth

Change is a process, not an event—and preparation is the key to success. If your goal for 2025 is personal or professional growth, why wait until January to start? In our latest blog, MiTraining explores The 20/20/20 Morning Routine for Peak Performance at Work—a simple yet powerful framework to boost energy, focus, and productivity. -> https://lnkd.in/g-dqNgWW Here’s the kicker: to truly make this—or any new habit—stick, you need to start now. Use December as your runway. Experiment, adapt, and build consistency so that by January, you’re not starting from scratch—you’re already thriving. Growth begins with preparation. Are you ready to take your first step? Let us know in the comments what changes you’re preparing for in the new year! And, if acquiring new knowledge and skills is what you are after to get the edge at work, check out MiTraining's short courses -> https://lnkd.in/gz2Xsy-7 and invest 10 hours in your professional development ready for 2025. #MorningRoutine #PeakPerformance #GrowthMindset #WorkplaceProductivity

Meet our newest Mental Health First Aiders who have just completed their training over two days in Hervey Bay. Participants now have the ability to provide immediate and effective support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis, potentially making a life-changing difference at home and in the workplace. We are proud to be able to extend our training reach around Australia delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health education to over 20 locations. Whatever position you hold in your business, achieving your Mental Health First Aid Certification can equip you to support your team. Choose from our physical workshop delivery locations below or our online blended option. https://bit.ly/3OHMpNq https://bit.ly/3Z6y4OH (Online blended) Contact us for corporate delivery in your workplace or for further enquiries. 1300 549 190  enquiries@mitraining.edu.au  

Become a Mental Health First Aider in: Queensland Brisbane  9-10 December - https://bit.ly/3NVsOrI Bundaberg 9-10 December - https://bit.ly/3CdmI3E Gold Coast 22-26 January - https://bit.ly/3NYCWQQ Hervey Bay 19-22 December - https://bit.ly/48DTI0R New South Wales   Blacktown 19-20 February - https://bit.ly/3Yvvlhm Campbelltown 28-29 January - https://bit.ly/3YS0xJ4 Liverpool 3-4 December - https://bit.ly/3Csv4UT Parramatta 18-19 November - https://bit.ly/4fEHho5 Penrith 11-12 February - https://bit.ly/40CUiKy Wollongong 10-11 December - https://bit.ly/4fBKkx3 Coffs Harbour 2-3 December - https://bit.ly/4fDXKc7 Maitland 25-26 November - https://bit.ly/3YCdfdt  9-10 December - https://bit.ly/40vnZx0 Newcastle 2-3 December - https://bit.ly/4fg6Ag6 Victoria 28-29 January- https://bit.ly/40CvDWd Western Australia Perth 2-3 December - https://bit.ly/3CqJBAs Unchecked psychosocial hazards can lead to decreased job satisfaction, increased absenteeism, fatigue, and even physical and mental health issues. #mentalhealth #MHFA #mentalhealthfirstaid

To wrap up MiTraining’s webinar season, we have a fantastic session lined up for this week. This live webinar will investigate Innovative problem solving: Enhancing your Value in the Workplace with HR Coach, @Tony Perkins. We are so glad to have Tony as our guest speaker for this webinar and are eager to gain some insight from his 20+ years of experience in executive and human resource management. This webinar focuses on enhancing your problem-solving skills, a key asset in today’s fast-paced work environment. Learn how to approach challenges with innovative thinking and develop solutions that add significant value to your organisation. Webinar Details: 📆 Thursday 14 November 2024 ⏰12:00pm-12:45pm AEST 💲 FREE! Book your spot in the live webinar now https://bit.ly/3Uhja6q

A little while ago, the Chartered Management Institute in the UK found that that difficult conversations at work can place a particularly heavy emotional toll on workers. Up to 57% of workers said that they would do almost anything to avoid having a difficult conversation. The research also found that workers found it harder to ask their boss for a pay rise than severe a relationship with a partner. The stakes are even higher with regards to the impact on mental health and work-life satisfaction if there is conflict involved. If you find yourself in the 57% of workshops who avoid having difficult conversations, then Join Dr Alice Shires in this free 60-minute MiTraining webinar as she explains how to approach conflicts constructively, ensuring that your perspective is understood while also respecting the viewpoints of others. Dr Shires’ framework for dealing with conflict will help you to broach challenging topics with your colleagues and your supervisors in a calm and measured way. This same approach can also be applied at home, with your partner or spouse and even with your children. https://bit.ly/3zZAi9X MiTraining offers a free monthly webinar program to help you become your best self at work. We tackle the more complex workplace problems to help you develop future-focused skills. The next free webinar is at 12 pm on 14 November where Business and HR Coach Tony Perkins will help you enhance your value in the workplace through innovative problem-solving. https://bit.ly/3Uhja6q #leadership #growthanddevelopment #PD #HR #HRM #businessmanagement #mentalhealth #conflictatwork #difficultconversations #managingupwards