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17/11/2025

The latest State of Australia’s Safety Net report from the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) reveals a growing challenge: more Australians than ever before are leaving the workforce due to mental ill health.

The data makes one thing clear: workplaces have a role to play in ensuring Australian workers stay well and keep working!

SuperFriend was proud to contribute the report's workplace mental health data and insights based on our Indicators of a Thriving Workplace.

If workplaces understand the areas that need to be strengthened in their workforce, we can collectively protect the health and livelihood of more Australians — while reinforcing the sustainability of the safety net we provide.

Read the report here:

Our reports CALI produces innovative research to inform policy submissions, government advocacy, media releases and speaking engagements. These insights are trusted and actively used by member companies to drive meaningful change. Latest research Access our report: The State of Australia’s Safet...

10/11/2025

📢 Thursdays the day! Join us at the Wellbeing at Work Summit, where we will be running a workshop about how to use data and insights to create a fit-for-purpose wellbeing strategy. Using real insights from our Thriving Workplace Index diagnostic tool.

We will explore:
- What the five domains framework is
- How benchmarking against industry averages can inform your priorities

Discover the Thriving Workplace Index today: https://bit.ly/43OkrXn

Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/4oyUCTO

05/11/2025

🚛 Keeping Transport Safe, Strong & Human 💛

“Everything you touch, eat, wear, or build is available because someone like me sat behind the wheel for 12 hours straight.”

That reminder from a long-haul driver years ago still shapes how we think about the transport industry, it’s not just about moving freight, it’s about moving life.

Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds, in partnership with SuperFriend, hosted the Healthy Heads Industry Forum, in support of mental health, safety and well being in the transport sector, bringing together drivers, site managers, and technical experts to explore what’s working, what’s not, and what it will take to build safer, more mentally healthy, and connected workplaces.

We heard honest conversations about:
💬 Long hours, fatigue, and family strain
💬 Feeling forgotten or isolated on the road
💬 Limited access to healthy food, rest stops, and medical care
💬 Anxiety about automation and job insecurity

But we also heard solutions, and hope:
✅ Real human connection, not just policy
✅ Better communication and support for workers
✅ Modern driver hubs with care, food, and dignity
✅ Leadership that listens, values, and acts

Be in the know to receive the report when it drops! Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/4nzBeV9

Shout out to sponsors of the event Pickles Auctions, Hugh Rainger for MC'ing the event and our Qualitative Research & Insights Specialist, Elizabeth Pritchard, for the photos from the day.

04/11/2025

The end of the year can feel like a marathon, full of deadlines, fatigue, and festive pressure. If you’re running on empty, you’re not alone.

Join us for 'Keeping Calm in the Chaos: How to Thrive at the End of the Year', a practical conversation about managing stress, protecting your wellbeing, and finishing strong, without burning out.

💻 Live webinar | Tuesday 25th November
🎤 Hosted by Dr Natalie Flatt (SuperFriend) with Special Guest, Greg Stark (Better Being)

✨ Learn how to slow down without falling behind, and step into the new year feeling calm, not chaotic.

👉 https://bit.ly/4oLeT8j

28/10/2025

SuperFriend is proud to be a key sponsor of the upcoming at Work Summit, where this year’s theme, “Wellbeing: The Power Behind High Performance”, couldn’t resonate more strongly with us.

At SuperFriend, we believe that wellbeing isn’t just an add-on to success, it’s the foundation of it. Thriving teams perform better, stay engaged longer, and create healthier, more productive workplaces.

That’s why we’re so pleased to be part of this important conversation with leaders, practitioners, and change-makers who share our belief: there is no high performance without wellbeing.

Throughout the event, we’ll be showcasing our expertise and data-driven insights from the Indicators of a Thriving Workplace, Australia’s most comprehensive measure of workplace mental health and wellbeing. These insights are helping organisations across the country understand what really drives thriving workplaces, and how to build them.

We’re also hosting an interactive workshop on how to apply our evidence-informed Five Domains Framework in your workplace. You’ll walk away with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of how to use meaningful data to create a truly thriving workplace culture.0

Join us as we explore the powerful link between wellbeing and performance, and how we can all create workplaces where people, and performance, thrive together.

Register to attend: https://bit.ly/431kjn4

28/10/2025

In partnership with Allianz, SuperFriend's Dr Natalie Flatt and Associate Professor Ross Iles were proud to open the 2025 CareNet event, hosted by Allianz Australia. An opportunity to showcase our co-created, Healthcare-specific initiative, designed to help employers meet their responsibilities and create psychologically safe, thriving workplaces.

Are you interested in a tailored and evidence-based approach to understand how your workplace's mental health is faring? Learn more about our Thriving Workplace Index today: https://bit.ly/48Ql71R

21/10/2025

✨ We’re excited to share that SuperFriend is a key sponsor for the 2025 Wellbeing at Work Summit in November!

This year’s theme, “Wellbeing: The Power Behind High Performance,” is one we deeply believe in. Because at SuperFriend, we know that there is no high performance without wellbeing.

We’ll be there showcasing our latest insights and data from the Indicators of a Thriving Workplace survey uncovering how Australian workplaces understand and improve mental health and wellbeing.

🧠 Plus, we’re hosting an interactive workshop on how to apply our evidence-informed Five Domains Framework to create a truly thriving workplace, powered by meaningful data and practical strategies.

🔗 Register now to join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4qiokxk

Or reach out to us to find out more about how SuperFriend can support your workplace wellbeing journey: https://bit.ly/47zhZpZ

21/10/2025

Why is it some people thrive under pressure, whilst others suffer from burnout and fatigue? Our Chief Mental Health Advisor, Dr. Natalie Flatt, will be speaking at this year's IFS Conference about how you can achieve peak performance in a sustainable way.

Learn more about the conference here: https://bit.ly/3KXYFKm

15/10/2025

If our last webinar whetted your appetite and you're keen for more excellent insights on mental health and wellbeing across life-work transitions then join Wellness Designs for their virtual session next week!

💚What: The Hub Q&A Blockbuster 'Wellbeing Across Life-Work Transitions: Strategies to support your workforce'
💚When: Tues 21st October @ 12-1pm AEST.

Hear from experts Dr Sarah Cotton, Ph.D, Transitioning Well, Dr Dianne Sheppard SuperFriend and Jess Freer Westpac as they unpack key findings from the new whitepaper 'The mental health impact of life-work transitions in Australian workplaces'.

What you'll learn:
✔️How life-work transitions affect wellbeing - inside and outside of work
✔️Why supporting employees through change is good for business
✔️Practical, cost-effective wellbeing strategies that make a real difference
✔️A real-world case study from Westpac

Interested in registering? Email: info@wellnessdesigns.com.au
PS: Don't forget to download our new life-work transitions whitepaper from our research library: https://bit.ly/3J55uZN

08/10/2025

Gen Z is redefining what it means to thrive at work 🌱

They’re looking for purpose, balance, and workplaces that value wellbeing as much as performance. Our latest blog explores how to turn quiet quitting into lasting career commitment by building environments where people feel inspired, supported, and connected.

✨ Read more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4mO3WBv

30/09/2025

Burnout is not an individual failing, it’s a systemic issue.

New research from SuperFriend and Su***de Prevention Australia shows that:
🔹 1 in 8 su***de prevention workers are experiencing burnout
🔹 2 in 3 of them plan to leave their roles
🔹 The cost to the sector is estimated at $1.8–$4.7 billion each year

At the 2025 National Su***de Prevention Conference, frontline workers told us what they need to thrive:
✔ Authentic, proactive leadership
✔ Stronger connection and trust
✔ Cultures that normalise help-seeking
✔ Sustainable, flexible work design
✔ Capability building with space to grow

The message is clear: purpose alone is not enough to sustain this vital workforce.

📖 Download the full Beyond Burnout report from the Collaborations section of our Research Library: https://bit.ly/46JBquC

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29/09/2025

📢 Last week we hosted Episode 14 of our Wellness by the Water Cooler webinar series, exploring the importance of life-work transitions and how they impact mental health, engagement, and workplace culture.

🎙️ With expert insights from Dr Sarah Cotton (Transitioning Well) and Dr Dianne Sheppard (SuperFriend) and Darren Black (SuperFriend), we unpacked the data, challenges, and practical actions leaders can take to create transition-aware workplaces.

▶️ Missed it live? You can now watch the full recording on our webinars page: https://bit.ly/3VFZycv'