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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post discusses mental health and suicide. 75% of suicides in Australia are men—seven lives are lost daily. Men’s mental health is critical, yet stigma and societal pressures often prevent open conversations. In our latest #WorkwithPurpose episode, we explore how workplaces and communities can better support men’s mental well-being. 🎧 Listen now for insights, stories, and practical tips: https://lnkd.in/g-9uNC8q 💬 How can we create safer spaces for these conversations?  #MensMentalHealth #Podcast #MentalHealthMatters IPAA ACT Australian Public Service Commission contentgroup

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about 42 per cent of men will experience a mental health disorder in their lives; they are our partners, family, friends, and colleagues. So, how can everyone contribute to lifting the stigma around men’s mental health, and build workplaces and communities where they feel safe to talk about it? Hosted by David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup, our #WorkwithPurpose live panel – Matthew Short, assistant secretary of the Child, Youth and Priority Populations, Matthew Breen, co-founder of Running for Resilience, and Lachlan Vivian-Taylor GAICD, general manager, Claims Management Group at Comcare – highlight the stories behind the numbers, including their own. They also talk about how you can look after yourself and those around you, and why it matters how you respond, not what happens to you. 🎧 Listen now to this very special episode: https://loom.ly/7FgUNjU

1 in 3 Australian Public Service employees reported feeling burned out in 2023, according to the APS Census. ✔️ Burnout is more than tiredness—it’s deep emotional exhaustion that sleep doesn’t fix. ✔️ Supportive leadership, self-care, and clear communication are key to preventing burnout and building resilient teams. Together we can foster a public service that values mental health and creates a sustainable work culture for everyone. 🎧 Listen now to the full episode: https://loom.ly/4GGnxxg IPAA ACT Australian Public Service Commission contentgroup #WorkWithPurpose #Burnout #MentalHealth #Leadership #SelfCare

🎥 Behind the scenes of our first live episode! 🎙️ Here’s a sneak peek at the #WorkwithPurpose podcast’s first-ever live episode, hosted by IPAA ACT and proudly sponsored by Comcare! 💬 Our presenter, David Pembroke, sat down with Matthew Short, Matthew Breen, and Lachlan Vivian-Taylor GAICD for a powerful discussion on breaking the stigma around men’s mental health, marking International Men’s Day and Movember. 🌟 📅 Don’t miss the full episode, coming on 2nd Dec! 🙌 #MensMentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma #WorkWithPurposeLive contentgroup

How does your workplace support mental health and prevent burnout? In this episode of #WorkWithPurpose, Dr Antonio Di Dio, Associate Professor and advocate for mental health in the public sector, sat down with host David Pembroke. Dr Di Dio dives into the critical issue of burnout in the Australian Public Service—where 1 in 3 employees report feeling emotionally exhausted. Dr Di Dio shares personal insights and practical solutions, emphasising the importance of self-care, supportive leadership, and fostering a workplace culture that values recognition and open communication. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://loom.ly/4GGnxxg IPAA ACT Australian Public Service Commission contentgroup #Burnout #MentalHealth #Leadership #SelfCare #Podcast #PublicSector

Running on empty? As the year comes to an end, public sector workers face relentless projects, putting mental health under strain. In 2023, 1 in 3 APS Census respondents reported burnout. On this episode of #WorkwithPurpose, host David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup, speaks with Dr. Antonio Di Dio, GP and director of the Professional Services Review. They explore burnout in the sector, its causes, and how caring for work can be both a blessing and a curse. Antonio shares practical tips, from setting boundaries to prioritising self-care and regular breaks. Listen now to the latest episode: https://loom.ly/4GGnxxg IPAA ACT Australian Public Service Commission #burnout #mentalhealth #publicservice

The Australian Public Service is striving for impactful change with two bold goals: ✔️ Achieving 5% First Nations representation across all workforce levels by 2030. ✔️ Doubling First Nations leaders in the SES from 54 to 100 by mid-2025. These targets reflect a commitment to inclusion, equity, and meaningful leadership representation. Together, we can build a workforce that truly reflects the diversity of Australia.   🎧 Listen to the full episode of #WorkwithPurpose: https://loom.ly/MAw_Hy0 IPAA ACT Australian Public Service Commission contentgroup   #Inclusion #Diversity #APSReform #Leadership #FirstNations

Spent Wednesday night listening to the live recording of the ‘Work with Purpose’ podcast. This episode focused on all things men’s mental health, sharing some truly eye-opening and alarming statistics. The discussion highlighted the importance of fostering supportive environments and taking proactive steps to address these challenges many people face. A big thank you to IPAA ACT for hosting such an impactful event and facilitating these important conversations.

You aren’t what happens to you – what matters is how you respond. Destigmatising men’s mental health was the topic of our very first #WorkWithPurpose live podcast with Matthew Breen, co-founder Running For Resilience, Matthew Short, assistant secretary child, Youth and Priority Populations, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, and Lachlan V., general manager, claims management, Comcare hosted tonight by David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup. There were some incredible insights we wanted to share with you straight away: 💭 there is a story behind every statistic – always keep that in mind when making policy 💭some days there is a risk of desensitisation, you need to manage that in yourself 💭Psychological injuries are on the rise – Comcare has resources available to support you in your work 💭you aren’t what happens to you, it matters how you respond 💭exercise and community can support you 💭writing your thoughts down can help gain a different perspective 💭find people you can share your experience with 💭sometimes an acknowledgement that someone is struggling makes a world of difference 💭RUK Day should be every day – always ask your mates 💭Allow kids from a young age to be vulnerable 💭if you want to support veterans listen to them and believe them 💭 13 per cent of public servants don’t feel comfortable talking about their mental health – this is worth working on 💭hold space for the men in your lives to be vulnerable 💭support your partners, friends and colleagues in seeking help. There were more questions than we could possibly answer in the session, we’ll make sure to come back to them in future episodes of Work with Purpose. #WorkWithPurposeLive #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

Stay tuned to listen to our very first live episode of #WorkwithPurpose! 🎧 Coming 2nd December. Thanks to IPAA ACT, our panelists and of course, the audience for making it so special.