Work causing or exacerbating mental ill-health for 1 in 5 Australians according to new research

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SuperFriend, a national mental health organisation that partners with the superannuation and insurance industries, has released results from Australia’s largest workplace mental health survey. It confirms that for many workers,... Read more continue reading

Financial planners set off on Future2 Wheel Classic and Hiking Challenge in Victoria

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The 2019 Future2 Wheel Classic charity bike ride will set off from Melbourne’s DISC Velodrome on Friday 22 November, aiming to surpass previous years’ fundraising efforts for the Future2 Foundation,... Read more continue reading

Future2 increases grants to disadvantaged young Australians in 2019

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The Future2 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), has awarded $191,066 in new grants to 20 not-for-profit organisations in 2019, an increase of more than 5... Read more continue reading

How advisers can support both themselves and their customers with mental health

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Mental health is a journey of learning to understand ourselves and make healthy choices that build resilience and help us live a fulfilling life. It is an incredibly important topic... Read more continue reading

Local investment manager recognised for action on modern slavery

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Ausbil Investment Management’s Head of ESG Research, Mans Carlsson-Sweeny, has been recognised with an Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Award Certificate of High Commendation for his work in combating slavery in investment... Read more continue reading

Griffith University Student Crystal Palliser wins AMP University Challenge

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Crystal Palliser from Griffith University has won the finals of the 2019 AMP University Challenge and the $5,000 first prize. Ms Palliser, who is in only her second year of... Read more continue reading

OnePath and Zurich renew support for Mr Perfect mental health BBQs

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OnePath has renewed its 12-month partnership with Mr Perfect, the grassroots men’s mental health network encouraging conversation and connections through informal BBQs across Australia. Commencing this month, this second 12-month... Read more continue reading

Productivity and profits under threat unless business sector leads response to mental health crisis in Australia

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A new report is urging corporate Australia to take the lead on addressing the nation’s mental health crisis, ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10. The research was... Read more continue reading

Why all accountants should mark Mental Health Month in their calendar

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Coco Hou is a CPA accountant and CEO of Platinum Professional Training (PPT) and Platinum Accounting, and she believes that Mental Health Month is an opportunity to share some important... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical pledges Amazon protection as world strikes to demand climate action

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Australian Ethical (ASX: AEF) has pledged to protect five acres of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest for new and referring members, as businesses and school children around the world strike to... Read more continue reading