Hope@Work Programs

Our humanistic approach differs from clinical solutions, and will leave your team feeling reassured knowing that the content has been authentically developed by someone who has lived experience of mental health.

We offer in-person and virtual options, and deliver our workshops both nationally within Australia and internationally (travel and accommodation costs apply for areas outside of Gold Coast and Brisbane)

  • Hope@Work for Team Members

    This 60-minute session covers:

    • Current state of play of mental health in Australia

    • The importance of a mentally healthy workplace (including the relevant legislation)

    • Signs & symptoms of a mental health concern

    • How to start a mental health conversation with someone you are concerned about

    • How you can signpost someone you are concerned about to professional help

    • Proactive ways to take care of your mental health (including self care)

    • Mental health support contacts and resources

    All participants will receive a Mental Health Awareness Kit as part of the session, giving them a tangible summary of their learnings, self care activities and an outline of support avenues.

    $1,500 flat fee for up to 25 participants
    $35 per person for additional participants

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  • Hope@Work for Leaders

    This 90-minute session covers:

    • Current state of play of mental health in Australia, including from a workplace perspective

    • Workplace mental health impact including absenteeism, cost and turnover

    • Signs & symptoms of a mental health concern in the workplace

    • How to start a conversation with a team member that you are concerned about

    • Reasonable Adjustments in the mental health space

    • Managing the wider team whilst managing a mental health concern in the workplace

    • Practice Case Studies

    • How to influence a wellbeing culture within your team

    • Self-Care as a Leader and managing boundaries

    All participants will receive a Mental Health for Managers Kit as part of the session, giving them a tangible summary of their learnings and useful tools and templates to leverage when embedding a wellbeing culture within their team.

    $1,990 flat fee for up to 25 participants
    $44 per person for additional participants

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  • Hope@Work for Leaders PLUS

    This 3-hour session covers:

    • All of the content from our Hope@Work for Leaders 90-minute session

    • Interactive group activities including practice scenarios, case studies and role play

    • Participants are coached through the completion of a mental health and wellbeing audit of their team and will walk away with a tangible action plan to implement

    All participants will receive an Advanced Mental Health for Managers Kit as part of the session, giving them a tangible summary of their learnings and useful tools and templates to leverage when embedding a wellbeing culture within their team as well as further exercises, scenarios and activities to ensure continued application of their learnings and action plan moving forward.

    $2,550 flat fee for up to 25 participants
    $55 per person for additional participants

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  • Hope@Work Personal Wellbeing Session

    This 60-minute session covers:

    • Self-care and what it means beyond the buzzword

    • The importance of ‘filling your own cup’

    • How our ‘battery’ levels can impact our mental health and ways to recharge

    • The relationship between stress and performance

    • Stress management techniques and approaches that you can implement day-to-day

    As part of this session, participants will be provided with a Wellbeing Workbook summarising key techniques and learnings, including activities that they can practice each day to foster positive mental health and wellbeing.

    $1,500 flat fee for up to 25 participants
    $35 per person for additional participants

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  • Letter Writing Workshop

    During this 60-minute Team Building experience, participants:

    • Hear about Letters of Hope founder, Abbie Williams’, lived experience journey

    • Hear about how Letters of Hope was born and the impact this simple act of kindness is having

    • Are coached through some Letter Writing tips & tricks

    • Spend 30-minutes handwriting their very own Letters of Hope

    • Participants may choose to write a letter for: someone else in the group, a loved one, a stranger, their future self, or donate their letter to Letters of Hope.

    All stationery and materials are provided.

    $1,600 flat fee for up to 25 participants
    $37 per person for additional participants

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  • Mental Health First Aid Training

    The Mental Health First Aid course will teach you how to provide initial support to other adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence based Action Plan.

    This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

    From $3,500 for the Standard 2-day face to face course

    From $2,640 for the Blended Online course

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  • Looking for a Customised Solution?

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    We can partner with you to build a customised workshop as well as other workplace mental health and wellbeing consulting services, including:

    • Policy & procedure development

    • Content development

    • Annual Wellbeing Calendar creation

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  • Testimonials

    “We would not hesitate to recommend Abbie as a Mental Health First Aid instructor – her knowledge of mental health, both lived and professional, added immense value to the training. She delivered the content in an engaging, empathetic and sensitive manner that helped our team feel comfortable to share their own personal stories and experiences.

    The group activities were a hit among the team and balanced some much-needed laughter while discussing an at times heavy (but immeasurably important) topic. Added bonus that the costs of the training help fund a wonderful not for profit - we look forward to getting involved with Letters of Hope in the future.”

    - Jumbo Interactive

  • Testimonials

    “Choosing to engage Abbie to do this training was a great decision. From our initial emails and conversations, Abbie stood out from the list of mental health first aid facilitators.

    Thank you Abbie for training our leaders, for your professionalism, honesty, openness in sharing your real life experiences and creating a safe and empowering environment for our team. Most of all, thank you for listening to our team”

    - Rocelle B, People & Culture L&D

  • Testimonials

    “I can't recommend Abbie highly enough if you are looking for mental health first aid training, workplace wellbeing services or speaking engagements. She has made an incredible positive impact on our organisation. Abbie engages with people on a very genuine level and presents tools and resources in a down-to-earth style which resonates with those from all walks of life.”

  • Testimonials

    “Abbie Williams' keynote speech at our Women In Tourism International Women's Day Breakfast was simply amazing! She exceeded our expectations in every way possible, delivering an inspiring, insightful, thought-provoking, engaging, and personal talk that left everyone in the room feeling empowered and inspired.

    Abbie's ability to connect with the audience and share her personal story in a way that resonated with everyone was truly remarkable. Her message of hope, resilience, and perseverance was exactly what we needed to hear on this special day.

    We would highly recommend Abbie for any future speaking engagements, as she is a true professional who knows how to captivate and engage her audience. Thank you, Abbie, for making our International Women's Day Breakfast an unforgettable experience!”

    Nikita Johnston
    HiRUM Software Solutions I Marketing Manager
    Women In Tourism I Committee Member

  • Testimonials

    “I reached out via CrowdPleaser and reviewed the available speakers on the Gold Coast and immediately Abbie’s bio caught my eye as someone who could genuinely talk to this subject in a personable way vs traditional corporate speak. Abbie’s real life experiences and her great presentation meant this time was very well spent for the ADAMA Finance team. We also really enjoyed hearing about Abbie’s charity and this was inspirational to us. Abbie also gave us some takeaway tools to use which was amazing and I would have no hesitation in recommending Abbie to others particularly as she has such a breadth of knowledge on the topic and is only too happy to share this.”

    - Stuart, CFO of ADAMA

  • Testimonials

    “The honesty and rawness of the topic really allowed me to connect to the words and experiences shared. It did not matter that the attendees at my conference were of varied ages or had different backgrounds or skillsets - Abbie was able to connect with each and every one present.”

  • Testimonials

    “We were extremely pleased to have Abbie present at our International Women’s Day celebration this year. Abbie shared passionately around the themes of this year’s celebration and each of our colleagues walked away having learnt something new.

    With her interactive and thought provoking presentation, Abbie challenged our team to consider the challenges that are still facing women today while giving practical examples of how we can be part of positive change. I would not hesitate to recommend Abbie to anyone who is looking for an engaging and knowledgeable speaker who will leave all attendees feeling inspired.”

    - International Women’s Day 2023 Client

  • Testimonials

    “There was not one dry eye in the room, and no one cared. Abbie shared with us her personal journey and showed us that just a small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s life”

  • Testimonials

    “Abbie was friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. She did an amazing job at delivering the Blended Online Mental Health First Aid course (workplace). Her facilitation style was warm, engaging and supportive and I am very grateful to have had her instruct me.”

  • Testimonials

    “Thank you Abbie for being such a great champion of mental health for our profession. The sessions and resources you've provided and helped implement will continue to make a difference.”

  • Testimonials

    “I still have notes from our sessions which I look at now and then, you have certainly had a very big impact on my life and I’m very grateful.”