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Welcome to the December 2025 edition of our workplace health and wellness newsletter! As we wrap up another year, this issue focuses on a pressing topic: burnout. Recognized by the World Health Organization, burnout is a syndrome stemming from chronic workplace stress that hasn't been effectively managed. In this newsletter, we delve into the symptoms, causes, and risk factors associated with burnout, along with practical strategies for managing and preventing it. Burnout can lead to emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, often resulting in feelings of detachment and a diminished sense of accomplishment. Identifying the early signs of burnout—such as constant fatigue, irritability, and withdrawal from colleagues—is crucial for timely intervention. Factors contributing to burnout often include excessive workloads, lack of control, and personal traits like perfectionism. To combat burnout, we recommend building personal resilience through self-care practices like prioritizing sleep, exercising regularly, and setting boundaries. Additionally, developing coping strategies and seeking support from colleagues or professionals can make a significant difference. For leaders, fostering a supportive work environment is essential. Encouraging open discussions about workload and stress, providing access to wellness resources, and promoting regular breaks can help prevent burnout among team members. As we reflect on the year, remember that sustainable performance is rooted in balance and support. By taking small, consistent steps to address burnout, we can enhance our well-being and contribute to a healthier workplace.

The end of November marks the end of Emotional Fitness Month. This provides us with a perfect opportunity to explore the small, daily actions that strengthen our emotional wellbeing and improve how we show up at work and in life. This month’s newsletter focuses on emotional regulation, micro-habits, and the subtle shifts that can make a big difference in our resilience.

Our goal is to give you useful, simple tools you can apply every day, for yourself, your colleagues, and the people you care about.

In October, Health for Work attended the Western Australia Mining Exhibition, a collective showcase of the most innovative and forward thinking products and solutions available to the mining industry in 2025.

The 2 day event, held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracted more than 5,500 from across the world of mining, with a variety of professionals from across the sector. In attendance were mine owners and operators, experts from tech, government and service providers who brush up against the industry and deliver solutions to fix some of the biggest challenges. 

On the second day of the event, our BDM - Joe Saunderson, had the opportunity to address a collective of industry professionals from the main stage. The topic was centered around building safer, smarter mines, how we can look to prioritise people, utilise new technology and ensure productivity is not compromised.

You can find some of the stage outcomes of the discussion below, from our perspective as a healthcare provider to the industry.

This post dives into Safe Work Australia's Model Code of Practice on Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work.

It breaks down the main ideas, like spotting hidden risks that affect mental and physical health, and shares snippits from the Safe Work Australian Code, which is also linked at the bottom of the page for reference.

This week, I sat down with Adrian Kee, who has had a tough few years in the working world and has come out of the other side a much stronger person. I was eager to learn about the factors that motivated him to push forward and how he dealt with being retrenched twice. I also wanted to know how he began building his personal brand and connected with hundreds of people through his passion for hiking to create a support network, which he refers to as his tribe.