Be Well Work Well
Free access to our leading workplace wellbeing training offerings for South Australian small businesses and sole traders.
Available free workshops
Wellbeing Habits
For staff, managers and small business owners: This 60-minute workshop highlights the importance of building a supportive workplace culture for mental health and wellbeing, and experiment with a number of practical activities to manage the way you feel day-to-day.
Psychosocial Hazards
For leaders and small business owners: This 90-minute workshop explores the topic of psychosocial hazards and work on establishing a process for handling them in your workplace with your unique business values. Develop knowledge on how to safeguard your own and your staff’s mental health.
Be Well Foundations
For staff, managers and small business owners: A full day deep-dive exploring a variety of mental health topics. Develop a plan to build ongoing wellbeing habits and embed activities into your work routine. Hosted by Katrina Webb OAM, a Paralympic gold medallist, she is one of Australia's most sought-after public speakers.
Managing Stress
For teams, managers and small business owners: This 2 hour session explores what stress actually is, how it can be both helpful and unhelpful, and practical ways to manage pressure. Including finances, customer challenges, problem-solving, and constant demands. See below for our in person event on November 24, or join us virtually on the December 4.
Psychological Safety
For managers and small business owners: This 2 hour workshop gets into the importance of creating a workplace culture where people feel able to speak up, be themselves, and safely share ideas and feedback. For small businesses, it’s essential for wellbeing and productivity. See below for our in person event on November 24, or join us virtually on the December 9.The Impact
Small business owners are experiencing lower levels of wellbeing than the general population. The main contributing factors reported include business related stress, lack of time to rest and recover and feeling isolated.In Australia, more than 97% of businesses are small businesses.
52 %More than half of senior managers and small business owners report that their mental health is affected by work-related stress.
37 %Starting the day feeling rested and ready to tackle tasks is important. Only 37% of business owners feel well rested when they wake up.
ABOUT BE WELL WORK WELL
Working in a small business or being a small business owner can be challenging. Long hours, navigating government regulations, financial pressures, and juggling multiple roles often push caring for our wellbeing down the priority list.
Recently, there has been a focus on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their workers, which includes supporting mental health and wellbeing. Governments are also addressing “psychosocial hazards” that can harm mental health. We know that taking care of your mental health and wellbeing can lead to better health, ability to manage stress, improved relationships and greater output, productivity and job satisfaction. But many of the options aiming to help businesses develop a culture of wellbeing – including ours – are difficult for smaller businesses to access. Small businesses may not have the time, resources, or financial capacity, to invest in solutions to support their wellbeing and may therefore miss out.
To help small businesses take the steps to enhance their wellbeing, Be Well Co. and our partner organisation Gallagher Bassett, is offering free access to our leading workplace wellbeing training under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program – an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023-2030.
Get Access
When you sign up, you get access to:
- A session workbook: to provide you with a summary of the session and practical exercises
- Our evidence-based activity bank: allowing access to 30+ wellbeing activities you can use yourself, share with your loved ones and embed within your day-to-day work practice
- The Be Well Work Well online community: where we will continue to share insights and learnings with you on an ongoing basis until the program finishes (June 2025)
- A participation certificate
Contact Us
Empowering small business with access to mental health programs
If you have any questions surrounding Be Well Work Well, please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the training delivered?
Our Be Well Work Well programs are delivered both in-person and online, designed to suit the needs of small business owners, leaders, and staff across South Australia.
All workshops are facilitated by experienced psychologists and researchers who specialise in workplace mental health and wellbeing. Sessions are interactive, supportive, and practical, encouraging participants to reflect, discuss, and apply evidence-based strategies.
We facilitate groups of 10–30 participants in:
- In-person workshops hosted at a local venue or onsite at your workplace.
- Virtual workshops delivered via Microsoft Teams for convenience and accessibility.
Where are sessions held?
We offer both online and in-person sessions for your convenience:
- Online: Delivered via Microsoft Teams. A secure link will be sent to you after booking.
- In-person: Our Be Well Foundations sessions are held upstairs at The Republic Norwood — a beautiful venue that includes complimentary coffee, morning tea, and lunch.
📍 The Republic Norwood
120 Magill Road, Norwood SA 5067
View their menu here
What’s types of workshops do you offer?
We offer both community and host-your-own sessions so you can choose what best suits your business.
- Community workshops are open to small business participants from a range of industries. These are hosted both online and in-person each month, offering an opportunity to connect and learn alongside other small business professionals.
- Host your own workshops are tailored for your team. We come to your site (or host online) to deliver the session at a time that fits your schedule. Private groups are ideal for teams of 10–20 participants.
How many people can attend a workshop?
Each session can accommodate 10–30 participants, with a minimum of 10 required for the workshop to go ahead. This ensures an interactive and engaging group learning experience.
What’s involved in the training?
The Be Well Work Well workshops combine education, discussion, reflection, and interactive practice.
Each session includes:
- Learning new evidence-based concepts related to mental health and wellbeing.
- Discussion and small group activities to connect ideas to your lived experience.
- Reflection time to consider your own wellbeing, strengths, and values.
- Practice of simple, practical tools you can take away and use immediately at work and at home.
How long are the workshops?
- Wellbeing Habits for small business staff: 60 minutes
- Psychosocial Hazards (for small Business leaders): 90 minutes
- Psychological Safety (for Small Business leaders): 2 hours
- Managing Stress: 2 hours
- Be Well Foundations for Small Business: Full day (6 hours, catered)
What is covered in the workshops?
All Be Well Work Well workshops are evidence-based, drawing on the latest research and legislation in mental health and wellbeing.
Each program focuses on practical tools and self-reflection to help small business staff and leaders build sustainable wellbeing habits.
Do I get any resources after the workshop?
Yes! Participants receive a workbook to complete during the session, filled with practical exercises, reflections, and evidence-based tools.
After the workshop, you’ll also receive a follow-up email with additional resources, summaries, and links to relevant research discussed in the session.
I booked but can't make it, will it be recorded?
Sessions are live and interactive, so they are not recorded. However, don’t worry, we run new sessions each month, so you can reschedule (subject to availability).
Host-your-own workshops can be rescheduled with at least 10 days’ notice.
What is the cost?
There is no cost to attend our workshops, including the full day catered Be Well Foundations workshop.
The Be Well Work Well program is proudly funded by the Office for Small and Family Business, allowing small business owners and staff to access this training free of charge.
Am i eligible to attend?
You are eligible to attend Be Well Work Well sessions if:
- You are based in South Australia, and
- You work in a small business (with 20 or fewer employees).
How can I book a workshop?
Visit our Be Well Work Well webpage and select your preferred workshop. You’ll be directed to Humanitix to register for your chosen date and time.
What is the Blueprint of Mentally Healthy Workplaces?
The Blueprint for Mentally Healthy Workplaces is a national framework developed under the Commonwealth Government’s National Workplace Initiative.
It provides practical guidance for creating mentally healthy workplaces through three key focus areas:
- Protect – Identify and manage work-related risks to mental health.
- Respond – Support people experiencing mental ill-health or distress.
- Promote – Recognise and enhance the positive aspects of work that contribute to good mental health.
You can read the full Blueprint on the National Mental Health Commission website.
I attended a session and want more!
If you enjoyed your Be Well Work Well experience, there are plenty of ways to stay connected and keep learning:
- Join another session: You’re welcome to attend additional workshops to continue building your wellbeing toolkit.
- Join our newsletter: Be the first to hear about upcoming sessions, wellbeing resources, and insights from our team. Subscribe here.
- Follow us on social media: Stay inspired with regular tips and updates. Follow us.
- Join our Be Well Know-How Channel: Get ongoing access to wellbeing tools, videos, and resources. Join here
Register your interest to host your own session
Get in touch with us at hello@bewellco.io if you're interested in hosting a session yourself.
The Be Well Work Well is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030.
