Before the pandemic, one in five Australians experienced mental ill-health every year.

But the uncertainty and instability around coronavirus has the potential to exacerbate existing anxiety and depression and contribute to the onset of new mental health problems.

So what are some...

The extensive social distancing policies put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 mean most people will have to spend much, if not all, their time at home.

Self-isolation means far fewer opportunities to be physically active if you are used to walking or cycling for transportation and...

You might feel this is a chance to stay in pyjamas all day, graze your way through the kitchen cupboards, and balance work tasks with online shopping and social media entries.

But that won’t help the work get done, and it won’t do much for your sense of well-being.

It’s hard enough juggling a job with parenthood when you’ve got young kids. But what do you do when social-distancing policies mean you’ve all been sent home?

So you’ve been asked to work from home.

Doing so usually requires changing aspects of your relationship with your employer, but what it doesn’t change is that your relationship is based on mutual obligations. The respons remain exactly the same even though you work at home.

You probably don’t need us to to tell you, but these are clearly unprecedented times. The last time the world saw a pandemic on this scale was over 100 years ago – and it was a very different world back then.

Whether you’re currently employed or looking for work, the COVID-19...

Working in the not-for-profit sector can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be stressful! Burnout can be especially common for people working in frontline roles with clients experiencing challenges or hardship.

Ever wondered what hiring managers are looking for when they recruit for Australia’s most sought-after NFPs?

This month we speak to Samy Mounir, Recruitment Manager, Australian Volunteers Program at Australian Volunteers International – an Australian Government initiative that...

Ever wondered what hiring managers are looking for when they recruit for Australia’s most sought-after NFPs?

This month we speak to Giselle Suitor, Human Resources Manager at Reconciliation Australia – a national independent not-for-profit organisation that promotes and facilitates...

Hunched over, hardly moving for hours on end, hitting the same buttons again and again in the hope of a future reward . . . sound familiar? Starting with realising you can change what’s in your mirror, here are proven ways to help humans (and lab rats) cope much better in a stressful...

People find amazing jobs on EthicalJobs.com.au every day. Today’s story is from Deanne Sidebottom who found her job as People Services Officer at Cancer Council Victoria on EthicalJobs.com.au.

Defining what career success means can be a minefield. It is often measured against external standards. But often it’s a deep personal feeling of accomplishment.

Your most valuable asset is not your bank balance, real estate, car, current job or any other material things.

Your...

Ever wondered what hiring managers are looking for when they recruit for Australia’s most sought-after NFPs?

This month we speak to Gabriela Christian-Hare from the Australian Pro Bono Centre – an independent centre of expertise that aims to grow the capacity of the Australian legal...

Nearly a quarter of working Australians say they work more than 50 hours per week, and around half of them say they would like to work less. The good news is that every year, 28% of dissatisfied overworkers change jobs. And on average their situation improves.

“Be your authentic self and stay true to your values and dreams on the job seeking roller-coaster ride.”

People find amazing jobs on EthicalJobs.com.au every day. Bek Pasqualini who found her job as Executive Communications Assistant at Fitted for Work on EthicalJobs.com.au. Fitted...