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 **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

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 AlexanderAlison 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:

  1. Self Compassion & Mindfulness
  2. Healthy Habits for Healthy Brains
  3. Building Resilience through Strengths
  4. Kind Minds - Emotional Intelligence & Meditation
  5. 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:
“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
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