Wellbeing Calendar 2026

January 2026

January is a time to reset

Kids are back to school, inboxes are waking up, and routines are rebooting. This month is about easing in - resetting sleep and energy, protecting focus at work, and smoothing the family logistics that sit around the workday. We know the summer school holidays can sometimes place extra pressure on families and relationships. Our data shows this is a time when we often see an increase in separation and relationship concerns. To provide extra support during this period, we’re shining a spotlight this month on our Counselling for Family services - so your people know they don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.

Week 1

Prepare a back-to-work campaign that allows your staff to settle back in after the break! This could be a morning tea or town hall meeting...

Week 2

Promote awareness of our Counselling for Family Support stream to ensure your teams are supported both at work and at home.

Week 3

Share this month's THRIVE Podcast, tipsheets and articles to showcase proactive wellbeing management.

Week 4

Run a back-to-school campaign for the parents in the office, as this will play a toll on your team's wellbeing!

Service Highlight

Counselling for Family Members

The weeks after the holiday period can be a lot - new school timetables, tighter budgets, changing routines and the return to work. Converge family counselling gives immediate family members, including spouses, partners and dependents, a confidential space to regroup: practical support for stress, sleep and mood; tools for communication and co-parenting; and a clear plan to help home life feel steadier as work ramps up again.

Back-to-school transitions: sleep routines, homework habits, drop-off/pick-up stress.

Communication & conflict: reconnecting after busy holidays, constructive conversations.

Co-parenting & blended families: set expectations, routines and boundaries that work.

Download and share our poster with your teams so they know we're here for them and how to access our Counselling for Family Members service!

Download our poster!

Family counselling: confident, confidential support for spouses, partners and dependants

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.

4 Jan National Braille Day

National Braille Day

Even under normal circumstances, persons with disabilities—one billion people worldwide—are less likely to access health care, education and employment, and to participate fully in community life. They face higher rates of poverty, neglect and abuse. This day centres accessibility, inclusion and the right to information for all.

26 Jan Australia Day

Australia Day

On Australia Day, we reflect on our history—its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others and celebrate our nation, its achievements and, most of all, its people. It’s a moment to listen, learn and contribute to a more inclusive future.

27 Jan Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Each year, around 27 January, UNESCO honours the memory of Holocaust victims and reaffirms a commitment to counter antisemitism, racism and all forms of intolerance that can lead to group-targeted violence. Remembrance is a call to vigilance and action.

Tipsheets & Articles

January Tipsheets: Helping you prepare for the new year!

To help you amplify the message of our January theme and awareness days, we’ve curated practical tipsheets and in-depth articles that help people overcome challenges and boundaries - at work, at home, and in the community. We have a range of insightful resources specific to getting you ready for a prosperous 2026.

Download our tipsheets below for this month, and be sure to browse our range of articles. There's something there for everyone to proactively manage their wellbeing!

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Tipsheets and articles from Converge — practical support resources

Live Awareness Session

Counselling for Family Members

This live session unpacks the counselling services available to your employees and their families. We’ll cover what’s included and who’s eligible, how confidentiality works, and simple ways to encourage take-up. Whether it’s post-holiday stress, family concerns, school routine changes or emotional challenges, attendees will leave with clear access steps, share-ready comms, and practical guidance to support people when it matters most.

Thrive Podcast

New Year, New Me!

The Thrive Podcast shares practical stories and expert insights across mental health and wellbeing. We record a new episode each month, which will be added in due time. However, let's look back on last year's episode with our Chief Clinical Officer, Cate Page...

We explore the power of small goals over unattainable big goals
How discipline is key - not perfection!
We also discuss the negativity surrounding the new year, new me mantra

Watch now on YouTube

Listen now on Spotify

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Videos

Podcasts

Workouts

Tips & Insights

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Videos

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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In the app

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration - it’s time for some H₂O!

Back to work, back to school, back to life. It’s the perfect moment to check in on your hydration. How much water are you drinking - and how could a simple habit boost energy, mood and focus after a well-earned break?

This 7-day individual challenge is available to all employees in the Converge App. Your staff can undertake this module at any time, so spread the word by downloading our poster. 👇

Download our H20 Module poster

Leadership Corner

Debunking myths and misconceptions of EAP

Like everything out there, there are many myths and misconceptions about EAP. For example, the effectiveness of EAP services, clinical expertise, reach and accessibility, and more. It's essential to debunk those myths, freeing and empowering your employees to access the care they need. To help you in your myth buster journey, we have a range of resources below.

January Focus

EAP Effectiveness Clinical Quality Accessibility & Flexibility Proactive vs Reactive

Live webinar

Your guide to demonstrating the power of EAP support to your staff

Date14 January 2026
Time11:00 am - 11:30 am
WhereTeams Webinar

At Converge, we know there are many myths about EAP — from its effectiveness to who can access it. This session debunks those misconceptions and highlights the real impact of EAP support. Register for our webinar now!

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Toolkit

EAP Myth Busting Toolkit

Our EAP Myth-Busting Toolkit is designed to help you cut through the noise and see the real value of EAP support. Inside, you’ll find a concise factsheet that challenges common misconceptions and helps leaders showcase the value of EAP to their teams. This resource highlight how evidence-based, confidential support can make a genuine difference to employee wellbeing.

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Articles

Curated Reading: How to showcase the power of EAP

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