Wellbeing Strategies - Ideas Padlet! by Amy Cutter Mackenzie Knowles

2023-08-29 05:04:44 UTC

Walking barefoot with the world

2023-08-29 05:11:17 UTC

SOLVITUR AMBULADO – It is solved by walking

Gathering

jubileesmithy — 2023-08-29 05:11:44 UTC

Having time to gather and connect and support each other

Bring the problem/s and potential solutions to any forum! But do we have the forums needed to do so?

acutterm — 2023-08-29 05:13:36 UTC

2023-08-29 05:14:27 UTC

Sleeeep!

Joy Beauchamp’s Thesis

2023-08-29 05:15:32 UTC

To be nepotistic, my wife, Joy Beauchamp’s Master Thesis continues to astound me. From her website:

My Master's thesis (below) grew out of a discomfort I felt with what I perceived as the disconnect between our outwards efforts to manifest sustainable lives and our inner turmoil. I focused on the positive stories of environmental activists who had found ways of maintaining their own well-being and avoid burnout amidst the constant stress of their work. My favourite sections is the findings in Chapter 5. I love the clips of participants talk about moments when they know things needed to change, and what types of changes they made in their lives to bring in more balance.

More focus on staff / leadership development and wellbeing (as professional learning)!

acutterm — 2023-08-29 05:16:35 UTC

Breathe deeply between each meeting/ task

2023-08-29 05:21:49 UTC

2023-08-29 05:23:50 UTC

Partnership and support

Virtual faculty lounge

2023-08-29 05:23:55 UTC

A place where we can meet and have a casual chat - but more than an open Zoom room—something like https://www.gather.town/.
Posted by Lewes - happy to talk about it.

2023-08-29 05:23:58 UTC

Talking is great, walking the talk is the next step.

Focus on 'removing' rather than 'adding'.

2023-09-10 23:09:49 UTC

Ensure we focus on 'removing' rather than 'adding'. Less focus on 'what staff need to do' to increase own wellbeing, and more focus on removing stressors in order to genuinely enhance staff wellbeing.
For example: Consider reducing workloads, communicate clearly, ensure staff wellbeing is central at all times, allow more flexibility (work from home, time in lieu), commit to normalising boundaries (not working on weekends, after hours), set clear boundaries with students at faculty level to show support for staff and model respectful behaviour, weekly coffee and cake, encourage and remind staff to take lunch breaks, create wellbeing Teams group to share positive stories, words of support and encouragement for each other, model collegiality and 'team culture'. Support staff by taking time to listen to their needs and show they are heard and valued. Genuinely embrace and celebrate diversity.

"Let your body be the boss!"

simoneblom2 — 2023-09-11 03:28:14 UTC

See if there are any tips or strategies from the professional learning seminar that could be implemented to support staff and students. @Louise - were there slides or a handout from the presentation that we could use?

Planning co-walks with colleagues for idea meet ups and check-ins

scrinall — 2023-12-04 06:44:05 UTC

Fitness passport

2023-12-11 03:56:33 UTC

https://www.fitnesspassport.com.au/

SCU gym at GC campus

2023-12-11 04:06:26 UTC

A gym at the workplace has many wellbeing benefits - for both the physical and mental benefits it provides workers. Businesses are starting to see the value in cultivating a healthy workforce, with increased productivity and job satisfaction.

https://www.alphafit.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-office-gyms/#:~:text=Increased%20brain%20function%20along%20with,boost%20staff%20motivation%20and%20productivity.&text=Office%20gyms%20offer%20a%20place,communication%20and%20encourage%20more%20collaboration.

On-site child care facilities for students and staff

2023-12-11 04:17:09 UTC

This will change lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact
support our student profile (69% women, 57% are 25years or older, 65% part-time)
align with our values (strive for excellence, we care, build trust through action, bold, own it!)
This will support the wellbeing of staff and students.

Don't reinvent the wheel - there are Wellbeing initiatives at SCU

2023-12-11 23:01:49 UTC

Meeting space

scrinall — 2024-02-09 04:08:57 UTC

at risk of creating another thread in Teams, wellbeing is something we might encounter daily and notice more to name in a thread. Sharing invoking others to notice their wellbeing, and check in with self and others. Invited thread. Welcome to leave any time.