For a limited time, the Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds Foundation (Healthy Heads) is offering a range of its mental health training courses for free.
The training courses were developed and tailored to industry in response to increasing awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues present within the transport, warehousing and logistics sector.
The sector is the lowest ranked industry in Australia in terms of workplace mental health and wellbeing (19th out of 19 sectors), according to Healthy Heads.
Healthy Heads said it wants to equip individuals and organisations in the sector with the necessary skills and knowledge to better support their mental health.
The training courses cover a range of critical areas, including strategies for recognising warning signs of distress, communicating safely about mental health and suicide, responding with empathy and without judgement, de-escalating anger, knowing the factors that support wellness, and many more.
The training courses have both face-to-face and online options, varying in length from two hours of self-paced e-learning to half-day and two day courses.
“Because these training programs cover a wide variety of topics, there is a course for everyone, including forklift drivers, truck drivers, warehouse and distribution centre team members, supervisors and executives,” said Healthy Heads.
Healthy Heads CEO Naomi Frauenfelder said these training courses are essential for building capacity when it comes to talking about mental health and wellbeing for people working in road transport, warehousing and logistics.
“Offering training programs for those working within the industry is a proactive approach, giving people the skills, knowledge and experience to look after their own mental health, and support those around them,” Frauenfelder said.
“It is also critical to early intervention and the framework of prevention, protection, and support which informs our approach at Healthy Heads.
“The training courses have been specifically tailored to people working in the sector to ensure that each course is relatable and effective.”
Geoff Crouch, director of Ron Crouch Transport, speaks highly of these training programs, and asks that all businesses within the sector consider the many benefits of enrolment.
“As an employer in this industry, I would encourage every other employer to check out the Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds website, look at the various training courses that are available, and see what you can do as far as facilitating training for your people,” Crouch said.
“Make a difference within your organisation, make a real difference in our community.”
To register your interest in one of the free programs now available, click here.
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