Wellbeing Calendar 2026

May 2026

Flourishing Connections

Relationships and connections are integral to our mental health. Having fruitful relationships with friends, family, and colleagues allows us to be more collaborative, minimise stress and anxiety, and gain more value and happiness in life. Whether we're introverted or extroverted, we still have relationships that matter to us. So, this month, we're spotlighting relationships, how to overcome conflict, and seek connections that are meaningful. Here's your guide on how to spread awareness...

Week 1

Kick off the month with a “Connection Check-in”: encourage 15-minute coffee chats or walk-and-talks, spotlight active listening and appreciation, and share how to access Converge support.

Week 2

Promote Conflict Coaching to educate your people with proven strategies to resolve conflict early, maintaining a positive and productive workplace.

Week 3

Organise a meet and greet session for team members who may not typically interact. Think speed dating, but more talk, less dating. This will help foster new connections between departments, bringing everyone together.

Week 4

Run a celebration and reflection day for Reconciliation Week. Explore awareness training for leaders and employees to adopt an inclusive approach and promote connection through education.

Service Highlight

Conflict Support

Is tension rising in the workplace? Are disagreements between employees starting to affect team morale? When conflict emerges, it can be difficult to manage and, if left unchecked, may escalate into more serious issues like bullying or a hostile work environment.

Don’t wait until things reach this point. At Converge, our expert conflict coaches provide practical conflict resolution advice. We utilise proven strategies to resolve conflict early, maintaining a positive and productive workplace. With support available anytime, anywhere, we’re here to help you keep your team on track.

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

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Conflict Support — practical coaching to resolve issues early

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.

15 May International Day of Families

International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is held on May 15 to celebrate the importance of families and the work started during the International Year of Families. It is an international observance declared by the United Nations General Assembly with the aim of celebrating the role of families in society.

27 May - 3 June Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

6 May Maternal Mental Health Day

Family Pride Day

The first Wednesday of May is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Organizations from around the world are leading efforts to raise awareness about maternal mental health through a collective social media push and in-country events. #maternalMHmatters #StrongerTogether

17 May International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

The International Day stands against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, also known as IDAHOBIT. The date commemorates when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems on 17 May 1990.

Tipsheets & Articles

Relationships are designed to flourish!

Conflict can have detrimental impacts on performance, satisfaction and productivity. Equally, if we're experiencing relationship issues outside of work, it can also impact our ability to perform at work. As a result, we're exploring how to minimise conflict and help your staff's relationships prosper.

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

Conflict Support

Share our May Conflict Support awareness session with your employees. Converge's Conflict Support can help managers and employees navigate workplace conflict and manage or address the impacts of conflict within their working environment and its effect on colleague relationships.

Conflict is a natural part of life - but knowing how to handle it makes all the difference. Learn how Converge’s conflict support can help you manage workplace and personal disputes with professionalism and calm.

Thrive Podcast

The Power of A Conversation

For our May relationships theme, we're revisiting another episode with the our amazing wellbeing expert, Cate Page. We discussed the power of a conversation when attempting to support those around us. Here's some of the insightful topics we covered...

Invaluable advice on how to ask our friends and family if they are okay
Some of the best ways to overcome mental health challenges
And why talking about mental health is so crucial

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Listen now on Spotify

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Podcasts

Workouts

Tips & Insights

Articles

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

Gratitude Journal — small notes, big mood

Help your people build a bite-size daily habit: jot three good things, thank someone specific, or notice one small joy. The Gratitude Journal nudges focus toward what’s working — lifting mood, motivation and connection across the week. Your staff can undertake this module at any time, so spread the word by downloading our poster. 👇

Three good things
Someone I appreciate
One small joy

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Converge App — Gratitude Journal preview

Leadership Corner

Building Healthy Teams

Building healthy teams starts with creating an environment where people feel safe, supported, and able to work through challenges constructively. When tensions arise — as they naturally do — leaders can guide their teams toward stronger relationships by encouraging early, proactive support. Converge’s Conflict Support service gives employees a confidential space to navigate difficult interactions, rebuild trust, and develop the communication skills needed for healthier teamwork.

May Focus

Conflict Support Relationships Healthy Teams Productive Workplaces

Live webinar

Building Healthy Teams: Practical Strategies for Navigating Workplace Conflic

DateWednesday, May 20
Time11:00 am - 11:30 am
WhereTeams Webinar

This webinar gives leaders simple, practical tools to spot early signs of conflict, handle tough conversations, and support healthier team dynamics. We’ll also highlight how employees can access Converge’s Conflict Support for confidential guidance.

Toolkit

Manager Resource Toolkit

Stay tuned — your monthly toolkits are on their way. Soon you’ll have access to practical resources designed to support leaders and employees in applying this theme across your organisation.

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Articles

Curated Reading: Managers that lead with purpose

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