Human Experience Week
Human Experience Week 2024 (29 April – 3 May) highlights the important connection between the experiences of patients, their families and carers, and the experiences of healthcare staff and volunteers.
Workplace Wellbeing Conference
A day focused on the practical pathways to better workplace wellbeing, hosted by Sydney Local Health District and the Health System Strategy and Patient Experience Division, NSW Health.
Emceed by one of Australia's favourite personalities Adam Spencer.
Delegates heard about evidence based programs making a difference and gained important insights and tips on how to implement them. The Conference provides opportunities to have important conversations with wellbeing leaders in NSW Health and discover how to prioritise wellbeing in your workplace.
What we know about workplace wellbeing
By prioritising wellbeing, individuals not only experience greater happiness and satisfaction but also contribute positively to their communities and workplaces.
Wellbeing is the cornerstone of a fulfilling and sustainable life, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health.
It serves as the foundation upon which individuals can thrive, fostering resilience, productivity, and overall quality of life.
My District OK (MDOK)
MDOK (My District OK) is a multifaceted program, designed and run by Sydney Local Health District, dedicated to advancing healthcare. MDOK serves as a driving force for organisational, cultural and systemic change, emphasising the crucial role of wellbeing in the workforce.
2024 Program
Held on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at the Telstra Customer Insights Centre.
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Session One: Workplace Wellbeing – Where to Start? |
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| 8.30am |
Emcee Introduction Dr Adam Spencer, MC |
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Welcome to Country Michael West, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council |
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NSW Health Address Phil Minns, Deputy Secretary, People, Culture and Governance |
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PRESENTATION • 20 MINS Lifestyle Tips from a Health Guru* Dr Adam Spencer, MC, Speaker, Comedian, Author & Maths Geek... |
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PRESENTATION • 45 MINS Operationalising Workplace Wellbeing: Insights, Lessons Learned and a Positive Way Forward Dr Bethan Richards, Chief Medical Wellness Officer, Director MDOK, Sydney Local Health District, Deputy Director Institute for Musculoskeletal, Senior Staff Specialist, Department of Rheumatology RPA Q&A with Dr Adam Spencer to follow |
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WELLBEING FEATURE • 5 MINS Mindful Movement Moneisha McKenzie, Director of Physical Wellbeing, MDOK, Sydney Local Health District |
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PANEL • 30 MINS Workplace Wellbeing: From Policy to Practice Facilitated by Dr Adam Spencer Phil Minns, Deputy Secretary, People, Culture and Governance |
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| 10.40am |
SESSION BREAK • 30 MINS Morning Tea |
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Session Two: Foundational Programs |
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| Rejoin our plenary session in the theatre where we turn our focus to evidence in action with inspirational presentations based on our foundational programs or if you have pre-registered make your way to your 90 minute workshop: | |
| 11.10am |
Workshop 1 – Evidence in Action Workshop 2 – RESET Workshop 3 – Neurobiology of Human Connection |
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PRESENTATION • 20 MINS Learning From What We Do – RESET Tool Dr Samantha Bendall, Deputy Director MDOK, Sydney Local Health District |
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PRESENTATION • 20 MINS Colleague Care – Implementing a Staff Peer Support Program Dr Sarah Michael, Director Psychological Wellbeing, MDOK, Sydney Local Health District |
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WELLBEING FEATURE • 5 MINS Brain Break Nickolas Yu, Program Manager, Staff Wellness and Patient & Family Centred Care, Sydney Local Health District |
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PRESENTATIONS • 45 MINS Data Driven, Ground Up Solutions A GP for Every Doctor Energising our ICU Creative Connections Singing for Health |
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| 12.45pm |
SESSION BREAK • 45 MINS Lunch |
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Session Three: Wellness Centred Leadership |
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| Rejoin our plenary session in the theatre where we turn our focus to wellness centred leadership or if you have pre-registered make your way to your 90 minute workshop: | |
| 1.30pm |
Workshop 4 – Workplace Culture Workshop 5 – Colleague Care: A Taster of Peer Responder Training Workshop 6 – Neurobiology of Human Connection |
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PRESENTATION • 20 MINS Growing Leaders at all Levels Dr Samantha Bendall, Deputy Director MDOK, Sydney Local Health District |
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PRESENTATION • 10 MINS Supporting Leaders on the Ground Dr Kim Hill, Executive Clinical Advisor, Sydney Local Health District |
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WELLBEING FEATURE • 10 MINS Contemplation, Coaching, Wellness and Compassion Nickolas Yu, Program Manager, Staff Wellness and Patient & Family Centred Care, Sydney Local Health District |
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PANEL • 40 MINS Wellness Centred Leadership Facilitated by Dr Adam Spencer Dr Sarah Dalton, Clinical Lead, Single Digital Patient Record |
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| 3pm |
SESSION BREAK • 20 MINS Afternoon Tea |
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Session Four: Creating Healthy Workplaces and Beyond |
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| 3.20pm |
PRESENTATION • 20 MINS Creating Healthy Workplaces and Beyond Optimising Physical Wellbeing in the Workplace – Strategy, Insight & Food for Thought |
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LIGHTENING TALKS Tastebuds Theatre Toastie |
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PRESENTATION • 20 MINS Where to Now? Unit Level Interventions: Removing the Pebbles in our Shoes Dr Bethan Richards, Chief Medical Wellness Officer, Director MDOK, Sydney Local Health District, Deputy Director Institute for Musculoskeletal, Senior Staff Specialist, Department of Rheumatology RPA |
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| 4.20pm |
Closing Remarks Dr Adam Spencer, MC |