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16/11/2021

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16/11/2021

Are you able to spare a few dollars for a donation to Lifeline Canberra?

It costs $26 per call to the crisis support telephone lines at Lifeline Canberra, where trained volunteers listen and provide advice to the vulnerable and those most in need of support in our community.

A donation today or tomorrow will be doubled, thanks to Beyond Bank.

What a fantastic initiative.

Please dig deep if you can.

Did you know Lifeline Canberra relies heavily on community support to deliver the vital service 13 11 14.

It costs $26 to fund each life changing call.

We are so extremely grateful to the team at Beyond Bank for including us in this years Double Your Donation Day Fundraiser.

For today and tomorrow ( 16th & 17th) Beyond Bank will double your donation to help us continue the vital work we do for our community.

So if you can right now please donate to Lifeline Canberra through Beyond Bank - www.beyondbank.com.au/donate

A heart felt thank you to you and bank for helping us save lives.

12/10/2021

We couldn’t agree more.

Take care of you!

We understand the easing of restrictions can carry with it mixed emotions. Adjusting to life after lockdown is going to look and feel different for everyone.

If you’re among the many Canberrans feeling slightly unsure and anxious about restrictions ending and the changes ahead, we’ve pulled together some tips to help you feel safe as we move towards our new norm.

🚶‍♀️ You don’t have to put your foot on the gas as soon as restrictions ease. Take the pace that works for you.

🏡 Manage your expectations. Life isn’t going to immediately snap back to how it was before lockdown.

⏰ If there are settings and situations you don’t feel comfortable with it’s OK to say no or adjust your plans to ensure you feel safe.

🛌 Avoid becoming overwhelmed and burnt out by looking after your physical and mental health. Sleep and exercise can help boost your mood.

🌞 Control the controllable. With the weather warming up a picnic is still a great option to catch up with friends while avoiding crowded places.

If you’re struggling don’t be afraid to seek help, there is always someone you can talk to. For a list of support services visit: www.health.act.gov.au/mentalhealth

01/10/2021

Happy !

We do like to kick-start our day at SiComms with a coffee (or three 🤣).

International Coffee Day is definitely worth celebrating in our books!

And while today is an occasion used to promote and celebrate coffee as our most beloved beverage, it's also an opportunity to promote sustainable coffee practices and to raise awareness for the plight of coffee growers.

This year's theme is 'Coffee’s Next Generation’, a global initiative targeting talented and motivated young people and entrepreneurs in the coffee sector (we definitely have a few of those right here in Canberra).

Shout out today to our friends at Wagonga Espresso Bar. We miss seeing these guys, who are just a hop, skip and a jump from our TRADES IN COMMON Mitchell office. Fingers crossed we'll see you all soon when we relocate from the home office back to the real office!

28/09/2021

Everyone needs a little pick me up at the moment.

This is a great little virtual event being hosted by Canberra Women in Business - CWB for anyone interested 👇.

Are you free this Friday?

Join us for Friday virtual drinks!

We'll celebrate the achievements and resilience that has been shown of late, and we'll lend a supportive ear to show our support through this crazy time.

Most importantly, we'll remind you that you are enough, you are worthy and you are part of a community that has your back.

Grab the champagne, a bottle of Altina, a warm cuppa or beverage of choice and join us online at 4.30pm, Friday, 1 October.

Register online: https://bit.ly/39HAfib

14/09/2021

Last week our Sheena was involved in an ACT Government webinar to encourage business owners to look after their own mental health and wellbeing at this difficult time.

The webinar was recorded to allow sharing with those who may not have been able to attend.

There are some great ideas within this webinar to assist in supporting your own mental health.

Special thanks to my fellow webinar panelists Mark Sarah, Dr Elizabeth Moore and Janine Linklater.

Feel free to watch when you have time.

The SiComms team is here for you should you need an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzufNv7hKSc

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09/09/2021

On this R U OK Day take time to ask someone if the are ‘really’ ok.

Opening lines of communication, making a connection and engaging in real conversation may just change a life.

There’s so much power in those three little words: ‘Are you ok?’.

08/09/2021

There’s a little over a week to nominate and get applications in for the 2021 Rubik3 Canberra Women in Business Awards.

The fabulous news is there are six categories for the awards!

If you know an outstanding woman in business in our local region, nominate her today. Applications close next Friday, 17 September.

Did you know there are six different categories for the 2021 Rubik3 Canberra Women in Business Awards?

We want to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of women in business across a broad spectrum.

Categories now open for nomination are:

• Business Woman of the Year
• Young Business Woman of the Year
• Indigenous Business Woman of the Year
• Small Business Woman of the Year
• Innovation Business Woman of the Year
• Social Impact Business Woman of the Year.

Have you nominated a female-led business for the 2021 Awards?

There's still time. Applications are open until midnight, next Friday, 17 September. Follow the link below 👇 to nominate today.

https://awards.cwb.org.au/nomination

05/09/2021

Wishing all of the dads, and father figures, in our SiComms community a very Happy Father’s Day.

With numerous lockdowns across the country, many are unable to physically see family today.

With R U OK Day approaching we wanted to share the beautiful sentiment in the post below 👇.

For those who can be with their dads today, enjoy those warm hugs. For those who can’t; we’re thinking of you!

This weekend may bring up tough emotions for some people. If you're worried about someone, reach out to let them know you're thinking of them and want to support them in any way you can.

For tips to help you support someone, visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/supporting-someone-on-fathers-day

19/08/2021

💡• A Thought for Today

Be sure to check-in with yourself during this time.

Take a moment to reflect on how you are going, and whether you need a circuit breaker. In the tile below are some great suggestions on how you can check-in with yourself. 😊

Stay safe and take care Canberra.

Tile by Insight Timer.

17/08/2021

Due to the overwhelming community response Lifeline Canberra is hosting a second mental health course, free of charge.

'The Art and Practice of Self Compassion and Reflection' course will held on Friday 27 August, from 3:30pm t0 5:30pm.

For more details and to sign up, please click the link below.
https://act.lifeline.org.au/arlo/events/28-online-the-art-and-practices-of-self-compassion-and-reflection/?fbclid=IwAR2grnzT3WefWDuMfaiZMkogT-vHNxrhNq-VZXIUdJj0l_avaZEVSRPGc0s

We have been overwhelmed with the demand for our first course and reached capacity for tomorrow mornings class, for this we do apologies. However in even better news we have opened up 2 new dates for those who missed out on tomorrow’s session.

Please join us:
Tuesday 24 Aug at 9am to 11.30am or on Friday the 27th Aug at 3.30pm to 5.00pm for the Art and Practices of Self Compassion and Reflection.

These courses are being offered free of charge.

To register:
Please head to the link and register now by following the prompts. https://act.lifeline.org.au/arlo/events/28-online-the-art-and-practices-of-self-compassion-and-reflection/

Please note:
Registrations will close off 24 hours prior to the workshop being given to give the team enough time to send everyone the workbooks and resources they need with the zoom link.

If you registered for tomorrow course and are wondering, what happens now? Don’t panic, you will receive an email today with the recourses for the class and all information you need.

Please share this post with all of Canberra and the rest of the country today!