Mindful connections: enhancing mental health awareness in a remote work culture
Track: Keynote
With so many different pressures in today’s world, remote work or working in a hybrid environment continues to grow. As a result the need for mental health awareness and support has never been more critical.
In this presentation, we will explore how organisations can foster a supportive and mindful remote work culture that prioritises mental wellbeing. Drawing from personal experience and best practices among various industries, this presentation will address the unique mental health challenges faced by remote workers, from isolation and burnout to work-life balance struggles.
By attending this presentation you will gain valuable insights into practical strategies for creating a psychologically safe environment, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and providing resources that support employee wellbeing. We will discuss the importance of building strong, empathetic connections across virtual teams and how mindful communication and leadership can promote mental resilience.
Key takeaways include actionable tips on how to implement mental health initiatives, tools for maintaining mental wellness remotely, and ways to ensure that mental health support is embedded into organisational practices. This session aims to empower individuals and organisations to take proactive steps in making mental health a top priority in remote work cultures, ensuring that employees feel supported, connected and valued.
In this presentation, we will explore how organisations can foster a supportive and mindful remote work culture that prioritises mental wellbeing. Drawing from personal experience and best practices among various industries, this presentation will address the unique mental health challenges faced by remote workers, from isolation and burnout to work-life balance struggles.
By attending this presentation you will gain valuable insights into practical strategies for creating a psychologically safe environment, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and providing resources that support employee wellbeing. We will discuss the importance of building strong, empathetic connections across virtual teams and how mindful communication and leadership can promote mental resilience.
Key takeaways include actionable tips on how to implement mental health initiatives, tools for maintaining mental wellness remotely, and ways to ensure that mental health support is embedded into organisational practices. This session aims to empower individuals and organisations to take proactive steps in making mental health a top priority in remote work cultures, ensuring that employees feel supported, connected and valued.
Speakers
Angela Rako
Angela has 26 years’ experience working in disability services, mental health and aged care at a middle and senior management level. She’s worked across service management, human resources, and quality and compliance. She was a key member of the Human Resource team responsible for the redevelopment of Kew Residential Services redeploying over 500 staff. She’s also written a response for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Angela’s roles have mostly been in the not-for-profit sector. She has spent the past 3 years working in the Digital world as Head of People and Culture at Salsa Digital.
During her career, Angela has had extensive public speaking experience, presenting at local, state and international events predominantly within the health and community services industry. She is also a former lecturer at Box Hill Institute of TAFE.
During her career, Angela has had extensive public speaking experience, presenting at local, state and international events predominantly within the health and community services industry. She is also a former lecturer at Box Hill Institute of TAFE.