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What are you doing today for your mental health?

We often ask, "How are you?" But a more useful question is: "What are you doing today for your mental health?"

Why this question matters: Mental health is not just about reacting when things feel off. It's built through small, consistent actions — taking a proper break, stepping away from a stressful situation, talking to someone you trust, getting outside even briefly. These actions don't need to be big, but they do need to be intentional.

Where it often falls away: In busy roles, especially in care-based work, it's easy to prioritise everyone else. Skipping breaks. Pushing through fatigue. Ignoring early signs of stress. Over time, this adds up. Looking after your mental health isn't optional — it's what allows you to keep showing up safely and sustainably.

A simple reset: Today, ask yourself:

→ Have I taken a proper break?
→ Have I stepped away when I needed to?
→ Have I checked in with how I'm actually feeling?

If the answer is no — there's still time to change that.

When something goes wrong, experience won't be enough.

Complex bowel care is classified as a high-intensity daily personal activity under the NDIS Practice Standards — and the training expectations are clear. After an incident, every aspect of how a support worker was prepared comes under the microscope. The questions come quickly:
"Was the training structured, or ad-hoc?"
"Was competency assessed, or assumed?"
"Can it be evidenced, or only described?"

The risk of informal training is real. Training that's delivered "on-the-job," based on observation alone, or missing a formal competency assessment leaves both the worker and the organisation exposed.

Complex bowel care can be delivered safely and consistently — but only when it's supported by clear, standardised training, hands-on skill development, formal competency assessment, and ongoing reinforcement of correct technique.

At Premium Health, our complex bowel care training is delivered by experienced educators using a structured curriculum, hands-on practice, and formal competency assessment — equipping support workers to deliver care safely, and giving organisations the evidence they need.

High-intensity care demands a higher standard of training, and a higher standard of evidence.

👉 Book now: https://premiumhealth.com.au/contact/book-now

For the first time in Australia, there's a new way to deliver adrenaline in an anaphylaxis emergency.

Neffy — a needle-free nasal spray — has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). It delivers adrenaline through the lining of the nose, with no injection required, making it simple to administer even for those without medical training.

This is a significant development for workplace first aid. But it doesn't change the fundamentals: early recognition, fast action, and calling 000 remain critical.

Whether your team encounters an EpiPen, Anapen, or Neffy, the priority is the same — confident recognition, calm response, and correct administration of adrenaline without delay.

Anaphylaxis is unpredictable. Preparedness isn't.

Premium Health's first aid training equips workplace first aiders to recognise and respond to anaphylaxis with confidence.

Find out more 👉 https://premiumhealth.com.au/courses/course/22578vic-course-in-first-aid-management-of-anaphylaxis

The conversations that shape safer workplaces happen in person.

This Wednesday and Thursday (20–21 May), Premium Health is exhibiting at the Victoria Workplace Health and Safety Show — Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre — alongside 1,000+ safety solutions, 200+ suppliers and 70+ speakers.

It's one of the few moments in the year where leaders, practitioners, regulators and training providers come together in one place to share what's working, what's changing, and what comes next for workplace health and safety in Australia.
For us, this year's conversations couldn't be more timely.

Stronger, safer teams start with the right training.

Visit our booth to explore industry-leading health and safety training designed to equip teams with the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.

Happy International Nurses Day. 💙

At Premium Health, nurses are at the heart of everything we do. We proudly place Nurse Educators at the forefront of our training programs because we believe exceptional education begins with exceptional practitioners — people who have lived the realities of clinical care and bring that experience directly into the room.

Today we take a moment to recognise our Nurse Educators and the broader nursing profession for the extraordinary contribution they make, not only at the bedside, but in shaping the next generation of skilled, confident and compassionate care workers.

To every nurse advancing the standard of care through education — thank you. Your expertise is the foundation of what we teach, and the communities we serve are safer because of it. 🩺

Today is World Asthma Day 💨🌍 and with over 2.7 million Australians living with asthma, it is one of the most common chronic conditions in the country and one that can turn serious very quickly without the right response. 🫁

Here are some key facts to know 👇

🔵 Asthma causes the airways to narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe.
🔵 Symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.
🔵 Triggers vary from person to person and can include dust, pollen, exercise, cold air and stress.
🔵 A severe asthma attack can be life threatening and requires immediate action.
🔵 Every workplace and education setting should have an up to date asthma action plan in place.

Knowing what to do in an asthma emergency is not just helpful, it could be lifesaving. 💙

It is Health and Safety at Work Week, and at Premium Health, this is what we show up for every day 💙🦺.

Protecting your team goes beyond physical safety. It means equipping your people with the skills to respond in an emergency, supporting mental health in the workplace, and building a culture where every person feels safe, capable and confident 💪.

⚠️ When lives are on the line, theory alone isn’t enough.

In healthcare and support settings, staff must be able to respond confidently in real-world situations — not just understand concepts on a screen.

eLearning plays an important role in building foundational knowledge, but practical, hands-on training ensures:

👉🏼 real-life emergency response skills
👉🏼 confidence under pressure
👉🏼 correct use of equipment

Organisations that combine theory with practical training create safer workplaces and better outcomes for clients and patients.

Training should build competence, not just compliance.

Employee wellbeing is becoming one of the biggest workplace priorities across Australia — and for good reason.

ComCare highlights that psychological health is just as important as physical safety, with burnout and psychosocial hazards now recognised as major workplace risks.

High workloads, stress, poor support, and unclear expectations can lead to burnout, reduced performance, absenteeism, and long-term wellbeing impacts if not addressed early.

So what can organisations do?

✔ identify psychosocial risks in the workplace
✔ support open conversations around mental health
✔ train leaders to recognise signs of burnout
✔ provide practical mental health and wellbeing training
✔ create a culture that supports psychological safety

Mental health training should go beyond awareness and focus on real-world skills that help teams support each other and manage risks effectively.

Because a truly safe workplace supports both physical and psychological wellbeing.