Author: Cinthia Senter

National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) is a time to reflect on our shared history and the importance of respect, understanding and working together. In the workplace, that can be as simple as: Listening and learning from each other Showing respect in everyday interactions Being open to different perspectives Small actions, every day,… Continue reading Reconciliation Week: More than a moment, it’s how we work together

Look at you go! You might not think about it much, but you have already come a long way this year. What felt new, confusing, or a bit overwhelming at the start is starting to feel a whole lot more normal now. Sound familiar? Someone on site says, “Can you grab that and get started?”… Continue reading Weekly Skills Check-In

ANZAC Day has just passed, a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served, and on the values of courage, resilience, and mateship. It’s a moment that means a lot to many Australians, both on the day and beyond. Lest we forget. Time for a quick recap? In our last… Continue reading Anzac Day – Lest We Forget

A few days off are coming up. Whether you are heading away or keeping it local, it is a great chance to reset after a big start to the year. With fuel and costs adding up, a little planning can go a long way. Mentor tip: Plan the break, not just the fun Mentors see… Continue reading Easter break incoming….plan it smart.

8 March is International Women’s Day, a chance to recognise the women choosing careers in trades and traineeships, industries that are stronger, smarter and safer when everyone has a place in them. This year’s theme is “Give to Gain”, and it is a great reminder that when we support each other, share knowledge and create… Continue reading International Women’s Day is coming up, and we’re celebrating the women building Australia.

It is in the making, and that includes you National Apprenticeship Week Australia runs from 9 to 15 February, and this year’s theme is “It is in the making.” This week is a great opportunity to pause and recognise that your career is not something you arrive at overnight. It is something you build, step… Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week

Australia Day’s long weekend looks means different things to different people. For some, it’s a chance to slow down. For others, it’s simply a few days off in the middle of summer. Mentor Tip: Use the break your way Mentors often say that the best long weekends aren’t about doing more, but doing what feels… Continue reading Long Weekend Check-in

Feeling angry or nervous isn’t bad; it’s how you react to a situation. Just as feeling peaceful, cozy, and happy are natural emotions, stressed, shy, or frustrated feelings also arise from our life experiences. “We cannot simply pick the emotions we want to have. It just does not work that way,” said Dr. Jaime Zuckerman,… Continue reading Why all Emotions are Valid?

Back to early starts? Yeah… it can be a lot. Feeling tired already? That’s normal! Going from holiday mode back to work mode is a big shift. If you’re feeling flat, tired, or a bit unmotivated right now, don’t stress – most people feel it in the first few days back. Mentor Tip: Keep it… Continue reading Back to Work Energy Check

The holidays can be fun, but they can also be noisy, busy, and a bit full-on. A few things that’ll help: Drink water (especially if you’re working or out in the heat) Take a break outside – sun, air, a short walk Put your phone down for a while and properly switch off Talk to someone you… Continue reading Holiday Wellbeing Check-In