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The Meanings Behind Our Name: Acacia Connection Acacia Connection was established to be a high-quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and workplace support organisation. The symbolism of our name and logo supports

R U OK? Day: Thur 12th September RU OK? Dayis a national suicide prevention initiative developed in 2009 that encourages us to take action and ask ‘R U OK?’ to anyone

Sleep: The secret to a good night’s sleep Sleep is an essential and crucial part of everyday life. Our quality of sleep has huge impacts on physical and mental health, quality

Alcohol and Mental Health To celebrate the arrival of Dry July we take a look into the link between alcohol and mental health. This month is Dry July, a fundraiser that

Greg Kentish grew up in a family riven with trauma but has taken the lessons from that and turned it into a business that is changing workers lives all around Australia.

Unlocking Our Understanding of Trauma How to Understand and Support People Exposed to Trauma The 27th June 2019 is global PTSD Awareness Day. Championed by Australian charities such The Australian Resource

Self-Care and Workplace Success This month we explore the importance of self-care for optimal health and well-being. Join the Conversation Self-Care Science Webinar Brought to you by The Workshop Lab, Acacia

The Power of Optimism Learning to be more optimistic can have an incredible impact on our overall sense of health and well-being. This month we explore how we can boost our

Emotions within the workplace: do they help or hinder? Using Emotions as Tools. Understanding and using emotions effectively. The Role of Emotion Emotions, whether fleeting or long-lasting, are an integral part

Goal Setting: How to set New Year Resolutions that stick. A New Year = New Opportunities During the month of January, it is natural to reflect on the year past and

One Kind Turn Repays Another One Kind Turn Repays Another: How Acts of Kindness Can Reduce Stress Over Christmas The Christmas Season & Stress For some, the festive season is the

Acacia Connection October Wellness Message OCTOBER IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH How to create a Mentally Healthy workplace – a guide for organisational leaders, managers and employees. In light of October being

Get Ready for R U Ok? GET READY … R U OK? Day is happening on Thursday, 13 September. Get ready to celebrate R U Ok? within your workplace on Thursday,

Managing conflict within the workplace The Art of Managing Conflict at Work Managing conflict within the workplace can challenge even the most robust employees. Let’s explore this hot topic in this

Acacia Connection’s July Wellness Message: Social Media and Mental Health Is social media damaging our mental health? Let’s explore this hot topic in this month’s e-newsletter. Only established in the last

Communication is Key! Using Love Languages to Keep your Relationship Healthy and Happy this Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is Fast Approaching Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of romantic love. It is

Managing Financial Stress Effectively Managing Financial Stress Effectively As another End of Financial Year rolls around, set yourself up for success with these helpful tips on reducing money worries. Do you

Mindfulness May Mindfulness May Discover the powerful benefits of mindfulness and learn some simple ways to integrate it into your busy day at work. WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? Mindfulness – we hear