OzHelp

OzHelp Tasmania’s aim is to enhance the resilience of apprentices, workers and managers in the Tasmanian construction and building industry.

Whilst still undertaking its primary role of suicide prevention and social capacity building within the building and construction industry OzHelp Tasmania has broadened its scope due to the success of the program and requests for training and support from other industries and workplaces recognising that overall workplace mental health and wellbeing was not being fully addressed.

Participants at an OzHelp and Lifeline Tasmania workshop.

OzHelp workshops

Background

OzHelp Tasmania was established, as a not-for-profit foundation, in 2007 with the aim of enhancing the resilience of apprentices and workers in the Tasmanian construction and building industry and of strengthening the support roles of industry leaders. The organisation’s approach was based on a successful program developed in Canberra and supported the vision of resilient and supported workforces where suicide is not an option.

In 2020 OzHelp Tasmania merged with and now operates as a program of Lifeline Tasmania. Under Lifeline Tasmania, the OzHelp Tasmania program continues to deliver its services to a wide range of Tasmanian workplaces; maintaining its particular connection to the building and construction industry.

OzHelp Key Outcomes

Providing managers with the practical skills to help look after their employees.

Providing employees with an introduction to mental health to enable them to look after themselves and others.

Providing practical skills for young apprentices and trainees to develop resilience and coping skills (especially during their transition from school into the workplace).

Provide support services to assist all employees manage difficulties in both their personal and professional lives.

In-house Workplace Training

Introduction to Mental Health

This course is designed as the first step towards providing an understanding of what mental health is. Through this understanding, participants undertake activities to reflect on their own mental health and wellbeing and develop an action plan to support improvements where needed.

Duration

90 minutes

Cost

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Delivery

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Suicide Conversation Skills

Suicide Conversation Skills is suicide prevention training designed to increase suicide alertness in the workplace. The training explores those signs that a person may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and how to connect the person to support.

Duration

3 hours

Cost

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Delivery

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Workplace Skills for Life Toolbox

The move from school and the first few years in any industry can be difficult. This service provides practical support to young apprentices and trainees as they make the transition into the workforce. Includes: Budgeting & Finances, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Suicide Conversation Skills, Alcohol & other drugs, Conflict Resolution, Bullying & Harassment, Health Relationships and Gambling.

Duration

1 day

Cost

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Delivery

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Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

Workplaces have a vital role to play in providing supportive environments that promote mental health, wellbeing and resilience in their people. It is specifically designed to empower managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage workers presenting with issues pertaining to mental health and/or mental illness.

Duration

3 hours

Cost

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Delivery

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Mentor / Supervisor

Learning to lead with confidence. Mentor/Supervisor is for current and aspiring supervisors and mentors to develop their leadership abilities through improved communication and interpersonal skills.