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Wellbeing is essential to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as it directly impacts operational readiness, performance, and overall morale. When ADF personnel are physically fit, mentally resilient, and emotionally balanced, they can fulfil their duties effectively, make sound decisions, and enhance team dynamics. Prioritizing wellbeing creates a supportive environment, recognizes the sacrifices of personnel, and improves job satisfaction and retention. It also proactively addresses mental health challenges, reduces stress, and promotes psychological resilience among ADF members. By investing in the wellbeing of its personnel, the ADF ensures readiness, cohesion, and the overall success of military missions.

How To Use Continuous Listening To Strengthen Your DEI Strategy

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are important for organisational success and personnel well-being. Therefore, listening surveys should be conducted continuously, and new personnel should have early meaningful interactions with their team and manager.

4 red flags that someone can’t be trusted, according to science-How to tell if someone who is showing off is actually revealing their insecurity.

Distinguishing between confidence and competence is essential. It is sometimes essential to spot those who make boastful claims about what they can achieve but do not have the competence to back up their claims with real action.

What people with ‘super immunity’ can teach us about COVID and other viruses

Despite repeated exposure to COVID, some people have never tested positive. So are there genetic reasons, or is it luck? Researchers are trying to determine if there is a protective genetic factor and whether it can be replicated to protect nearly everybody.

The wellbeing 'pandemic' – how the global drive for wellness might be making us sick

This article explores how the pursuit of wellness has become a global trend, yet paradoxically may lead to negative consequences such as anxiety and stress. The article questions the efficacy and sustainability of the wellness industry and argues for a more holistic approach to wellbeing.

I’ve always bought too many clothes, but my life was being ruined by hoarding

Hoarding is a mental health disorder that prevents some people from living life to the full. It’s been increasing since COVID. But, according to Hoarding UK, potentially only 5% of hoarders come to the attention of professionals.

Can We Stop Aging?

This article addresses whether or not science will eventually come up with a way of slowing down, reversing or preventing ageing.

How Black-and-White Thinking Increases Health Anxiety

When applied to health, black-and-white thinking can mean thinking of oneself as either perfectly healthy or deathly ill—which might not be the case; therefore, we need to question and analyse our thoughts rather than just accepting them as the truth.

Is there a safe limit of alcohol you can drink? New guidelines from Canada say there's not

A report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has concluded there is no safe amount of alcohol, and having more than two drinks per week might risk your health.

Your Blood Type Is Linked to Heart Health. Here's How

Knowing your blood type is crucial in an emergency and can offer critical insight into your health—particularly heart disease.

The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health

Consumers may not understand the extent to which their personal information could be available to, or intercepted by, third parties.