Samaritans Crisis Line Winter Warmer

An invitation to you and your colleagues  
Help us to shine a light on 'Healthy minds in the workplace'      

"It makes a massive difference to talk about it” National Mental Health Commission 2012 National Report Card The Samaritans Crisis Line invites you to an evening of education and networking with others concerned about the rise in serious mental health issues in workplaces across Australia. When:    Wednesday July 3, 2013 Time:      From 5 pm to 7.30pm Venue:   Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth Dress:    Smart casual/ business attire In addition to providing you with a warm welcome from The Samaritans, we are delighted that two guest speakers will deliver short presentations. Sergio Del Borrello is Chief Executive Officer of Mates in Construction in WA. Sergio will share with us the tremendous work now being done across building sites in Western Australia to reduce the high levels of suicide occurring within the construction industry.   Hear about the spirit of co-operation between unions and employer groups as they make a real and urgent difference to the health and lives of construction sector workers, and their families.     Tania Dickinson is doing a Masters in Clinical Psychology at ECU (part-time), and is employed as a counsellor/Provisional Psychologist in private practice. She will give us her insights from research that she has undertaken to assist in the development of well-being and induction programs for FIFO workers.   We hope you will join us and bring your friends and colleagues to learn more about these important topics.   We’ll also let you know how The Samaritans Crisis Line is making a difference to the lives and emotions of people Australia-wide. Tickets are a tax-deductible cost of $45 per person, which includes wine and canapés in the best traditions of the highly regarded Celtic Club. For any questions, contact John McGinniss on 0450 909 020 or john@mcginniss.com.au  “In Australia, 55% of people who suffered stress or other mental health conditions were absent from work for five days or more a year, compared to 27% of people who suffered a work place injury overall”  National Mental Health Commission 2012 National Report Card