Protecting your mental health… together
Life moves fast. Pressures pile up. Workloads grow, priorities compete, and change is constant. Over time, these challenges can take a toll on our mental wellbeing—no matter your role, experience, or background.
That’s why Anima Co. is excited to introduce “Mind Your Melon”, a new wellbeing initiative designed to help you build resilience, strengthen mental fitness, and navigate life’s ups and downs—both at work and at home.
Through practical training, supportive check-ins, and a safe space to connect, this program gives you the tools to protect your mental health… together.
What’s it all about?
“Mind Your Melon” combines:
- Interactive online training sessions delivered by trained psychologists from Healthy Minds.
- Regular online ‘check-in’ sessions designed to create safe, supportive spaces for open conversations and where people can share their own challenges and use the existing peer support network.
Together, these sessions aim to:
- Build everyday resilience and mental fitness.
- Help you recognise early signs of stress or declining mental health.
- Encourage proactive steps to maintain your wellbeing.
- Break down stigma and normalise conversations around mental health.
- Create a culture where it’s okay to talk about challenges and support one another.
This program is not a replacement for existing Employee Assistance Programs. Instead, it complements these programs by focusing on prevention, early awareness, and building long-term mental wellness.
Why join?
Because investing in your mental wellbeing matters. This is a chance to learn valuable, practical skills from experienced psychologists, connect with others, and be part of a positive shift in how we talk about and support mental health.
Whether you’re feeling on top of things or navigating challenges, this program is for you.
Get involved
We’d love to see strong participation in this exciting new initiative. The following virtual sessions for you to pop in your calendar in advance.
- 7 May (Healthy Minds)
- 28 June (Healthy Minds)
- 18 June (check in session)
- 23 July (Healthy Minds)
- 6 August (check in session)
- 3 September (Healthy Minds)
- 17 September (check in session)
- 8 October (Healthy Minds)
- 19 November (Healthy Minds)
- 3 December (check in session)
Calendar invites will be circulated in advance to members of the NABS distribution list. If you would like to be added to the list please email nabs@aff.gov.au
Let’s work together to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient minds… together!
These sessions are open to anyone, so please feel free to forward this information far and wide.
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