Partner locally

This module covers mental health in your community. Find research and help to identify and understand the following:

  • Understanding the current state of support available in your community
  • Understanding the data and statistics available
  • Understanding the local support available
  • Where to find other resources

 

Advice from Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce: Chambers of commerce definitely have a role to play in supporting mental wellness in your community! Chambers have the unique perspective into the mental stress and a better understanding of problems that businesses face.

 

Current state of your business community

Consider the following questions when thinking about connections in your local area:

  • What are the general business initiatives already existing in your community?
  • What are the popular business events in your area?

For further data on industry breakdown and economic information on your region, reach out to the team at Business Chamber Queensland.

 

Mental health learnings and gaps

  • Are there any mental health initiatives for businesses in your community?
  • How often do you talk to other businesses about mental health?
  • Which other businesses are normally vocal about this type of program?
  • What are the common challenges in your area?

Identify needs and partners

  • What are the gaps and needs for your business community?
  • Are the local council or business leader involved in these initiatives?
  • How do you identify partners or find more information?
  • Does the chamber collect data, through survey or anecdotal information? How do you share these information?

Pulse Survey question on mental health concerns

Over the past year, Business Chamber Queensland has been measuring the mental wellness concerns of Queensland businesses. We have provide an analysis of the findings of this research by region, business size, and industry. Understand the responses from businesses in your region.

Best used for: Understanding the prevalence of mental health for businesses in your region.

See here for interactive graphs.

 

Australian Bureau of Statistics – Mental Health and Wellbeing

Description: The ABS provided insights into the prevalent of psychological stress, mental health issues and use of mental health services across Australia.

Best used for: Key facts about mental health, key statistics about prevalence of mental health issues.

First insights here.

Summary statistics here.

Mental health service in your area

Description: Healthdirect provides a quick interactive map for everyone to look up the mental health services available in your area.

Best used for: Browse for mental health services in your local area, to reach out for potential partnership if possible.

First insights here. 

Your local support

Experiences sharing from Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce:

Kingaroy tip to partner locally: Local providers and stakeholders have a better connection and understanding of your community than other external parties. It may take some time to find the right partnership in your local community, but it is all worth it! It took us almost a year before we found the partnership that we felt was right for the community.

Download template for local partnership opportunities

Local service providers know how to service their local community best. Discover what’s already in your community and develop partnerships. Reach out to local providers to invite them to partner with your chamber in providing wellbeing initiatives to your local business community.

Downloadable draft letter to providers here.

Email templates for wider community here.

What other assistance is available for businesses in your region?

Other than service providers, local council and community may also have other incentives. As a chamber, you can either invite these local stakeholders to engage in your program, or leverage some of the existing programs to achieve your goal and purposes.

 

Downloadable letter to local council here.

Email templates for local engagement here.

Acknowledgement of Country

Business Chamber Queensland respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands from across Queensland and the Torres Strait. We acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin (Brisbane), the lands where our office is located and the place we meet, work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.