RUOK? ADDRESSES HOSPITALITY MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES

Mental health issues in the hospitality industry have been an ongoing issue for many years, and with recent events ranging from the pandemic to economic changes, it has continued to be a cause for concern. The economic cost for Australian

O’HARAS AND HOTELS HELP RALLY OVER $500k FOR MENTAL HEALTH

The tenth annual Beyond Bitumen rally recently completed another successful year of fundraising for Beyond Blue. This year’s charity run raised over $500k as participants took the scenic route from Gundagai to Goulburn via Echuca, Griffith and Young. One rally

CAMDEN VALLEY INN BOOSTING BOOTS AND MINDS

Lewis Land Group’s community hub the Camden Valley Inn is hosting events to liven the lives and minds of its patrons in Sydney’s greater west. Saturday, 21 October sees the highly anticipated return of a new initiative, with Country Music

PUB TACKLING MENTAL HEALTH HURDLES IN DEEPWATER

It’s not common to find a mental health themed pub in the Australian bush, but this is just what Stuart O’Neill has done after taking the reins of the Deepwater Top Pub, a hotel-motel in a New England community of

LION LAUNCHES MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS WITH GOTCHA4LIFE

Lion has returned to the Armatree Hotel, launching a community program in support of mental health, in collaboration with Gotcha4Life. A special free Christmas Dinner for held for the local community at the Armatree Hotel on 1 December, welcoming Gus

HUNT GETS AHEAD WITH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Stephen Hunt has produced a video explaining the benefits of his group’s Employee Assistance Program for workers and the venue. In his role as managing director of Hunt Hospitality International, Stephen Hunt periodically presents informative updates on the workings and

PUB MANAGER SUES ALH FOR $750K

A former manager at ALH’s Royal Hotel in Beenleigh is suing the group for around $750,000, claiming their failure to provide safe conditions resulted in her PTSD and ongoing disability. In a statement of claim filed in Beenleigh District Court,

HOSPITALITY MENTAL HEALTH WEBINAR A SUCCESS

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2020, The Banksia Project hosted a candid discussion about the current and future state of the hospitality industry, successful operational and marketing strategies, personal experiences and challenges faced by industry experts and