Business Lunch: Beyond the Stigma: Alcohol & Mental Health in the Workplace with Patrick Gower
Schedule
Thu Sep 26 2024 at 12:00 pm to 02:30 pm
Location
North Harbour Hockey | Auckland, AU
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Beyond the Stigma: Alcohol & Mental Health in the Workplacewith Patrick Gower, Janet Thompson (The Retreat NZ), Liam Scopes (Air NZ) and more.
Alcohol-related harm costs New Zealand an estimated $4 billion in lost productivity, including workplace absenteeism, contributing to a total estimated cost of $9.1 billion*. Join us for a ground-breaking event aimed at dismantling the stigma surrounding alcohol use and identifying the significant link between alcohol use and mental health.
Renowned New Zealand journalist Patrick Gower, celebrated for his powerful documentary series including "Patrick Gower on Booze (TV THREE)," will share his personal journey of quitting alcohol, insights from filming his documentary, and will serve as the MC for this event.
Learn from Janet Thompson, Founder and CEO of The Retreat New Zealand, about implementing a Recovery Friendly Workplace Programme (RFWP) that effectively supports those facing mental health and alcohol-related challenges. Discover why a well-structured RFWP is crucial in our society today and how it can boost productivity, reduce absenteeism, enhance morale, and promote safety in your workplace.
Also joining Patrick on stage will be Liam Scopes, Senior Manager of Strategic Wellbeing at Air New Zealand. With nearly 20 years of experience in corporate health and wellbeing, Liam has played a pivotal role in shaping the mental health and wellbeing strategies at Air New Zealand, helping the company become a leader in workplace wellbeing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tools to foster a healthier workplace environment and break the stigma surrounding alcohol use, and be part of the change towards a more supportive and understanding workplace culture.
Event Highlights:
Patrick Gower: Personal journey and insights from Patrick Gower
Janet Thompson: Implementation of a Recovery Friendly Workplace Programme
Liam Scopes: Air New Zealand, Strategic Wellbeing
Panel Discussion: Join Patrick, Janet, Liam and other experts for a Q&A session and panel discussion
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Where is it happening?
North Harbour Hockey, 159 Bush Road,Auckland, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
