Wellbeing Calendar 2026

August 2026

This one's for the leaders!

To all the leaders out there, both in current leadership positions and those aspiring managers, expert support is on hand. This August, our spotlight is leadership. Management is challenging. There's performance management, wellbeing check-ins, recognition and validation, keeping the team productive and happy. It's a lot. So, signpost your managers to our manager support service and share our range of resources below! Also, we have a range of awareness dates to celebrate this month, so here's your wellbeing guide on how to promote...

Week 1

Run a leadership training session with your managers. Give them the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face and recognise their - and their team's - wins.

Week 2

Promote our Manager Support service! Showcase the value that we can provide by highlighting our support with people management strategies, approaching mental health conversations and more. Don't forget to show them how to book!

Week 3

This week it's Bullying No Way Week. Bullying impacts many and has disasterous consequences. So, highlight the importance of kindness and acceptance. Share our tipsheets and resources!

Week 4

To wrap up the month, it's Wear it Purple Day! This event is designed to support and celebrate LGBTQIA+ youth, so prompt your teams to break out their coolest purple outfits and hold an in-person event.

Awareness Days

Awareness days create a shared moment to pause, learn and act. They focus attention, give teams language to start meaningful conversations, and connect personal experience to organisational values. Used well, they spark reflection, learning and inclusion—long after the day itself.

7 August Aged Care Employee Day

Aged Care Employee Day

Aged Care Employee Day (7 August) is a moment to recognise the dedication, compassion, and resilience of Australia’s aged care workforce. From nurses to kitchen staff, these individuals make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day. Let’s take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you.

17–21 August Bullying No Way Week

Bullying No Way Week

Bullying No Way Week is a chance to reinforce a culture of respect and safety—making it clear that bullying, harassment and micro-aggressions have no place at work or school. Use the week to share clear reporting pathways, run a short learning or pledge activity, and equip leaders with conversation guides so people feel safe to speak up and get support.

28 August Wear It Purple Day

Wear It Purple Day

Wear It Purple Day is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ young people and a stand for inclusion, visibility, and support. By wearing purple, we show our commitment to creating safe, empowering spaces where everyone can be proud of who they are.

4 August National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (4 August) celebrates the strength, culture, and identity of First Nations children. It’s a day to recognise their importance in our communities and to support their right to grow up safe, connected, and proud of their heritage.

Tipsheets & Articles

Empower your leaders & Managers

Your leaders need support, too. That's why we've compiled a range of resources for your leaders to utilise when managing their teams. Empower your leaders with Converge, so share these tipsheets and articles for August, and one step at a time, we can help your leaders reach their full potential!

We also can't forget to mention that we've got many tipsheets and articles to help you celebrate and observe Wear it Purple Day and Bullying No Way.

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Tipsheets and articles from Converge — practical support resources

Thrive Podcast

An Inspiring Story About Becoming A Leader

For our August theme of Leadership, we're looking back on our part two episode with Jade Nicholson. In this episode, Jade shares a vulnerable take on being a leader and what it means to her. She also explores the best ways to get the most out of your team. Here's some of the topics we covered...

What it takes to be a leader
Advice for anyone aspiring to become a leader
How she manages to maintain a work-life balance

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Workouts

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E-Magazine

Flourish E-Magazine

Wellbeing tips and insights with the flick of a page

Every month, we share our E-Magazine, Flourish, through our newsletter and portal. In each edition, your employees will find articles, videos, podcasts, workouts, and more to enjoy. So start reading, watching and listening - each edition is full of everything your employees need to proactively manage their wellbeing!

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Leadership Corner

Preventing Burnout in Your Teams

Preventing burnout starts with recognising early signs of stress and creating a team environment where employees feel supported to speak up. Encourage your people to check in with their wellbeing regularly and remind them they can access confidential Employee Counselling for early guidance, clarity and coping strategies. The Converge App also offers practical tools, self-care resources and wellbeing tips to help employees manage pressure before it becomes overwhelming.

August Focus

Stress Signals
Healthy Boundaries
Energy Management
Early Support

Live webinar

Preventing Burnout: Leadership Strategies for Sustainable Team Wellbeing

DateWednesday, August 19
Time11:00 am - 11:30 am
WhereTeams Webinar

This session helps leaders recognise early signs of burnout, reduce unnecessary team pressure, and create an environment where employees feel comfortable seeking help early. We’ll explore practical ways to promote balance, model healthy boundaries, and guide staff toward proactive support through Employee Counselling and the Converge App.

Toolkit

Manager Resource Toolkit

Toolkit resources are on the way. Soon you’ll have a set of easy-to-use materials designed to help leaders support team wellbeing, recognise early burnout signs, and encourage employees to access proactive support.

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Curated Reading: Managers that lead with purpose

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This one's for the leaders!