Mental Health in the Workplace - Building Resilient Teams
**This WiBF Masterclass offers CPD Points (1 pt)**
Masterclass date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Poor mental health costs the Australian economy an estimated at $70 billion annually, driven by lost productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover. Yet, research consistently shows that investing in workplace mental health delivers strong economic and social returns.
This masterclass examines the concept of Mental Health in the Workplace and its role in fostering mentally healthier, more productive, supportive and resilient workplaces. Mental Health in the Workplace equips employees and leaders with the knowledge required to help recognise early signs of mental health challenges, as well as the tools to provide immediate support, and guide colleagues toward professional help.
Participants will leave with a clear framework for action, empowering them to play a proactive role in building workplaces where wellbeing and productivity can thrive side by side.
Through an interactive session, participants will:
Join us for a facilitator lead in-depth Masterclass, focused on Mental Health in the Workplace and Building Resilient Teams. All genders are welcome to participate in the masterclass!
Date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm AEDT
Location: Zoom Meeting
Support your people and strengthen your culture. This session explores practical ways to prioritise mental health, foster psychological safety, and build resilient teams that can adapt, recover, and thrive – no matter the challenges ahead.
Tim Hewson
After spending 28 years working for financial institutions such as Commonwealth Bank, ING Bank (Australia) and Rabobank, Tim decided to combine his experience in corporate environments with his passion for improving the mental health of Australians by starting and running a mental health charity that’s equipping local community groups to look after men’s mental health.
Since launching the Mongrels Men charity in 2021, Tim has won several awards for his work in the mental health space, including Community Recognition from NSW Parliamentarians, James Griffin and Dr Sophie Scamps.
Tim is the proud father of three spirited teenagers as well as a semi-proficient, non-professional, middle-aged footballer.
