Thomas Walker Consulting

09/02/2026

Internet Safety Day

We’ve shared a short video today for Internet Safety Day that invites an important pause.

The internet helps us work, connect and share — but it also places constant demands on attention, energy and mental capacity.

At TWC, we see how digital pressure often shows up before people realise they’re overloaded:
• always-on communication
• blurred work–life boundaries
• emotional strain from online interactions
• reduced space for recovery

Internet safety isn’t just about technology.
It’s about whether online environments protect or drain human capacity.

Small shifts matter:
• clearer digital boundaries
• respectful online behaviour
• realistic response expectations
• leadership that values capacity, not just output

▶️ Watch the short clip linked and reflect on how digitally safe and sustainable your online world feels right now. https://vimeo.com/1162048990?fl=pl&fe=sh

Because when we protect human capacity, performance follows.

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eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant talks about the importance of Safer Internet Day.

04/02/2026

At Thomas Walker Consulting, our NeuroSense approach brings together neuroscience, applied practice and authentic leadership — because real impact lives at the intersection.

Prevention-first.
Evidence-based.
Human-centred.

03/02/2026

Leaders don’t burn out overnight.
They burn out quietly—while still performing.

Mental fitness is about noticing the early signs before they become a problem.
In this video, I talk about why stress awareness isn’t weakness—it’s leadership capacity.

When we normalise these conversations, teams feel safer.
And safer teams perform better.

✨ You don’t have to wait until things fall apart.

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02/02/2026

Psychosocial risk rarely starts with a crisis.

It accumulates quietly —
in workload creep,
role pressure,
decision fatigue,
and gaps in recovery.

Most organisations rely on EAPs to respond after people are already struggling.

EAPs matter — but they don’t reduce risk on their own.

Prevention requires earlier visibility.

This short, prevention-first self-check helps leaders, HR and WHS teams identify where psychosocial risk may be emerging — before it shows up as incidents, claims, burnout or attrition.

Built for organisations under real operational pressure — not ideal conditions.

From reactive support to prevention.

👉 Learn more https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/Resources-Pages/Burnout-Self-Check-Tool.html

29/01/2026

This week in Sydney, I had the privilege of learning alongside an incredible group of people 💙

Twenty participants from disability, emergency services, nursing, medicine, hospitality, health tech and more — each bringing experience, insight and genuine care for others.

What stood out wasn’t just the knowledge in the room, but the shared commitment to creating mentally healthier workplaces — where conversations feel safer and support is practical.

These conversations take courage. This group showed it.

Grateful to be part of your learning journey and inspired by the ripple effect you’ll create in your teams and communities.

Supporting mental health at work takes skills, confidence and a shared language.

👉 Upcoming courses are now open:
https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/MHFA-Training-Calendar.html

21/01/2026

Coaching isn’t about being fixed — it’s about having the right space to think clearly.

I often get asked how coaching differs from counselling, especially because I work in both spaces.

In coaching, we focus on clarity, awareness, and meaningful action. It’s a collaborative partnership, grounded in trust, autonomy, and ethical boundaries.

With the right support and challenge, insight becomes action — and change becomes sustainable.

If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching might be helpful, a good starting point is a simple question:

What would you like clarity on right now?

If this resonates, feel free to reflect on that question — or reach out if you’d like a space to explore it further. 🤝 https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/Coaching-Psychology.html



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20/01/2026

Creating safer, more confident workplaces 💙

Recent Mental Health First Aid participants shared feedback that truly matters to us:

🗣 “Brilliant instructor — engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring.”
🗣 “Thomas made everyone feel comfortable and safe to share.”
🗣 “Full of insight and empathy — the best training I’ve attended.”

Every TWC MHFA course is designed to do more than tick a box.
It’s about helping people feel confident to notice, listen, and respond — and to have better conversations about mental health at work.

Thank you to the individuals and organisations who trust us with this important work.

If you’re looking to bring Mental Health First Aid into your workplace in a way that’s practical, compassionate, and genuinely impactful, reach out anytime.

📩 info@thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au

🌐 2026 Training Calendar https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/MHFA-Training-Calendar.html

18/12/2025

A strong way to finish the year 💬

Our final course run in the Sydney CBD brought together people from construction, energy, community, aged care and education — all committed to building real mental health capability.

The discussions were honest.
The learning was experiential.
And the responsibility of the topic was respected.

As we head into 2026, we’re excited to work with more individuals, communities and organisations who value foundational mental health skills as essential — not optional.

👉 2026 training dates are now live: https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/MHFA-Training-Calendar.html

07/12/2025

Is Your Team Showing These Burnout Warning Signs? Try the self-check survey.

End-of-year fatigue doesn’t just impact wellbeing — it impacts decision-making, culture and performance.

Across thousands of workplaces, the same pattern shows up at this time of year:
• Cognitive overload
• Rising emotional fatigue
• Reduced communication
• “Push through” work habits
• Leaders carrying invisible pressure

Most organisations catch burnout too late — once productivity drops or conflict increases.

To help HR Managers, CEOs and Team Leaders spot the signs earlier, we created a free Burnout self-check with 15 evidence-based indicators and simple next steps you can take right now.

A proactive approach in Q4 can prevent a crisis in Q1.

👉 click int the comments section for the Burnout Checklist and share it with your team.

19/11/2025

What a day!
Graduation day finally arrived — and what a celebration it was. I had the joy of sharing it with my husband, Nathan Patrick and my twin brother, Nick Walker.

I’ll admit… I didn’t want to take my gown off!
The energy in the room was infectious — full of inspiring students, supportive tutors, and a shared sense of achievement that reminded me why learning and growth are lifelong journeys.

A special thank you to Sally Thomason-Campora for confirming me on stage — a moment I’ll never forget. 💙

Next stop? My Master’s degree starting in the next few months, Coaching Psychology — and hopefully another graduation ceremony not too far away.

Here’s to learning, evolving, and celebrating every step along the way.



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13/11/2025

What a brilliant two days in Newcastle delivering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
This group brought such a powerful mix of backgrounds — construction, retail, finance, each adding depth, honesty, and real-world insight to the room.

The conversations were thoughtful, the lived experience shared was generous, and the commitment to creating safer, more compassionate environments was clear from the moment we began. It was the kind of learning space where people felt comfortable to lean in, challenge, reflect, and support one another — the foundations of true psychological safety.

It was inspiring to see participants not only growing their MHFA skills, but also connecting through a shared drive to look out for colleagues, families, and communities.

👉 Upcoming MHFA courses:
📍 Sydney CBD — 20 & 21 November (a few spots remaining)
📍 Gosford — 27 & 28 November (limited places available)

If you’d like to join a course next year — or bring MHFA into your workplace in 2026 — reach out anytime. https://thomaswalkerconsulting.com.au/MHFA-Training-Calendar.html

Let’s continue building capability, confidence, and compassion across our workplaces and communities.

10/11/2025

🧠 Has EAP had its day?

After nearly 20 years in corporate HR and recruitment, and now running numerous Mental Health First Aid courses, I hear the same thing everywhere I go:

“We’ve got an EAP… but no one uses it.”

We know the stats:
💬 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health condition in a year.
💬 1 in 2 won’t reach out for help.
💬 And EAP uptake? Around 5% — usually when things are already falling apart.

That’s not prevention. That’s reaction.

So it’s worth asking…
👉 If the goal of the Model Code of Practice is to eliminate or minimise psychosocial risks,
does a reactive, crisis-only EAP really meet that standard?

Too often, EAPs are treated like a safety net, not a solution.
They tick a compliance box but don’t necessarily reduce harm or change culture.

It’s time to move forward.
To build systems that focus on early intervention, coaching, and pay-as-you-go wellbeing —
support people actually want to use before things reach breaking point.

Because compliance isn’t enough.
Connection is.
Culture is.
Conversation is.

Maybe it’s time to do things differently.