This episode dives into the intersection of business, law, community, and society, focusing on complex mental health in the workplace. Special guest Rachel Green brings her lived experience and leadership perspective as CEO of SANE Australia, one of the nation’s leading mental health advocacy organizations.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Rachel’s career highlights and motivations, including the impact of building new digital services for people with complex mental health needs
- Challenges in Australia’s funding landscape for mental health, and the shift toward digital innovation
- SANE Australia’s lived-experience-led approach to supporting people and families affected by complex mental health
- Frameworks like CHIME (Connection, Hope, Identity, Meaning, Empowerment) and their role in recovery and workplace participation
- The reality and impact of stigma in Australian workplaces and ways to foster more inclusive cultures
- Positive and negative effects of technology and hybrid work on employee mental health
- Innovative practices like quarterly breaks and incentivized leave to support wellbeing
- The future of mentally healthy workplaces: leadership’s role, structural change, and continuous improvement
- How organizations and individuals can support SANE Australia, including upcoming initiatives like the national stigma report card and opportunities for partnership, volunteering, and workplace giving
Please note that while Dan Creasey has left KWM, he remains deeply connected to the important issues explored in these episodes. His insights continue to be invaluable in our discussions.
