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May Tip Sheet: Respectful Communication Respectful communication is vital for a healthy work environment. Creating a culture that fosters good, effective and respectful communication in the workplace can improve productivity, teamwork

April Tip Sheet: Power of Connection Humans have a fundamental need to interact with others, to be socially active and to feel connected. Widespread research that shows evidence of the value

Getting a good-quality and quantity of sleep is vital to achieving and maintaining optimal mental and physical health. Despite this, as many as 40% of Australian adults experience sleep problems at

Mental health and financial health are closely linked. Being in a difficult financial position can have a negative impact on your mental health, and mental health concerns can be exacerbated by

Everyone agrees – 2020 was a challenging year for many. As a country, Australia rallied around our communities who were facing significant natural disasters, before coming together again to navigate through

December News: How to let go of 2020 and psychologically prepare for 2021 This year, more than most, has been incredibly challenging due to the uncertainty that COVID-19 has brought globally

November News: How to Support Men’s Mental Health Thanks to Movember, the month of November is dedicated to raising awareness about men’s mental and physical health. Movember is the leading charity

October News: Mental Health Month This month is Mental Health Month, with World Mental Health Day held on 10th October. Every year, Mental Health Month seeks to encourage us to think about

Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on Suicide Risk R U Ok? Day is a national suicide prevention initiative developed in 2009 that encourages us to take action and ask ‘Are you

Mentally Preparing For Another Lockdown As states around Australia are experiencing different levels of COVID restrictions, many of us are now fearful of the potential of a second wave and the

How to boost motivation & increase productivity Whether it’s work, exercise, study or skill-building, we need motivation to achieve what we want in life. After months of COVID restrictions, increased stress

Another Crisis Amidst a Pandemic: Substance Misuse Another Crisis Amidst a Pandemic: Substance Misuse The potential for harm associated with alcohol and drug use is increasing as the social and economic

Our isolation expert, Greg Kentish recently joined Corinne Butler on the Advisor Adventures podcast to discuss the mental health issues related to COVID-19 isolation, as well as how to help your

Our Weekly COVID-19 Tip Sheets: Financial Well-Being in Times of Uncertainty (COVID-19) How to manage financial stressors during this time and the support available to you. Adapting to new ways of

Our Weekly COVID-19 Tip Sheets: Maintaining Nutrition During The COVID-19 Outbreak How to maintain nutrition and healthy habits whilst working from home. Being in quarantine and required to stay at home

Anxiety During COVID-19 A 3-Step Approach to Managing COVID Anxiety  The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented changes to our way of life, with the impacts continuing to change every

ACACIA EAP CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN ACACIA EAP CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN Our Business Continuity Plan is reviewed weekly in accordance with Government and health authorities announcements. This page was last

Monthly News: February 2020 Boundary Setting: How to Set Boundaries and Create Healthy Relationships Boundary-setting is a vital skill that ensures healthy relationships with others. Without healthy boundaries, we can either

Australian Bushfires: Useful Resources & Support Acacia EAP shares these useful resources to assist anyone affected by recent bushfire. Just like you, the Acacia team has been deeply concerned about the