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    • Mental Health & Wellbeing

    POLICY

    MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING POLICY
    At Trackita Pty Ltd, we understand that wellbeing encompasses both mental and physical health. Our aim is to foster a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to perform at their best. Although this policy is not part of your employment contract, it reflects our commitment to creating a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and overall wellbeing.

    1. Purpose

    • Holistic Support: Promote a healthy work environment that addresses the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of employee wellbeing.
    • Awareness & Understanding: Recognize that mental health challenges can affect anyone and impact job performance, attendance, and job retention.

    2. Non-Contractual Nature

    • This policy does not form part of your employment agreement.
    • Trackita Pty Ltd reserves the right to modify or withdraw these guidelines at any time.

    3. Definitions

    3.1 Mental Health

    • Emotional & Psychological State: Involves how we think, feel, and behave. It can affect stress management, interpersonal interactions, and decision-making.
    • Workplace Impact: Negative mental health can lead to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, and difficulty maintaining employment.

    3.2 Wellbeing

    • Holistic Health: Encompasses mental, physical, and emotional wellness, as well as overall happiness and life satisfaction.
    • Shared Responsibility: Everyone has a role to play in maintaining a positive workplace culture that supports overall wellbeing.

    4. Our Commitments

    1. Supportive Environment: Provide a safe and inclusive space where employees feel comfortable discussing mental health and wellbeing challenges.
    2. Open Communication: Encourage honest dialogue between employees and management about any factors that may affect their wellbeing.
    3. Respect & Empathy: Promote a zero-tolerance stance against bullying, harassment, or any behavior that undermines mental health or wellbeing.

    5. Roles & Responsibilities

    5.1 Management

    • Leadership & Example: Actively foster a workplace culture that values mental health and respects individual differences.
    • Listen & Respond: Be available to discuss concerns, implement reasonable adjustments where possible, and direct employees to professional resources.

    5.2 Employees

    • Self-Care: Look after your own mental and physical health by seeking help when necessary and practicing healthy coping strategies.
    • Peer Support: Offer understanding and respect to colleagues who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
    • Report Concerns: Inform your manager or HR if you observe behavior that may negatively affect someone’s mental wellbeing.

    6. Available Resources

    1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      • Confidential Support: Offers counseling and guidance for personal or work-related issues.
      • Accessibility: Reach out by phone, online, or in person, depending on the program’s features.
    2. Lifeline
      • 24/7 Hotline: Immediate phone or online chat support for those in crisis or needing emotional assistance.
    3. Additional Tools & Services
      • Based on individual needs, referrals to external healthcare providers or other specialized services may be considered.

    7. Related Policies

    • Code of Conduct
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
    • Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy
    • Workplace Health & Safety Policy

    8. Ongoing Responsibility

    • We encourage everyone to cultivate a workplace where mental health is openly discussed and supported.
    • By working together, we can maintain an inclusive, empathetic environment that fosters both individual wellbeing and collective success.

    For further information, or if you have concerns about your own or someone else’s mental health, please contact your manager or a member of Human Resources.