Wellbeing | The Runway

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.

5 Pandemic Mistakes We Keep Repeating

This article claims that US government health authorities made mistakes in providing information on Covid-19 to the American public.

Fostering Empathy in the Workplace

Mental health organisation R U O K speaks with empathy expert Mr Daniel Murray about exactly what empathy is and why it’s a vital tool for leaders in today’s workplace.

A RAAF F/A-18 Hornet pilot shows the F/A-18 Hornet's capabilities to a happy Japan Air Self-Defense Force passenger during a pilot exchange flight as part of Exercise Bushido Guardian.

18 January 2016

The 3 Happiness Myths

The belief that humans are able to be in a permanent state of happiness is neither possible, nor ‘natural’. In this video, the presenter debunks what he calls ‘The 3 Happiness Myths’ and provides alternatives for consideration.

Time Management and Wellbeing

Good time management is good self-management. It is about living life to the fullest and choosing your activities and tasks that align with that purpose; which you define with your goals.This article encourages the reader to set clear goals and replace a traditional ‘to-do’ list with a more effective alternative, leading to better productivity, less stress and potential career advancement.

Blood donors are an essential part of health care, so how do we make sure people choose to do it more than once?

Each week, Australia needs around 29,000 blood donations—and ADF members are helping reach that target—but why is it that some people only donate once?

Machines can do most of a psychologist’s job. The industry must prepare for disruption

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can now do most of what psychologists now do; therefore, psychology as a profession is probably going to have to change.

National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing gets underway

The Australian Government has begun the first stage of a major national study of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Why being resilient won’t necessarily make you happy – new research

Resilience against, for example, bullying, can help people avoid developing mental health problems later on; however, it does not necessarily guarantee happiness.

Pets and the pandemic: the impact our animals had on our mental health and wellbeing

Interacting with animals does appear to benefit humans, but it is not clear the precise cause(s) of these benefits and why they occur.

The joys of being an absolute beginner – for life

Tom Vanderbilt argues the point that learning is not just for the young and that no matter how old you are, you can still benefit from learning new skills.