At last week’s Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry event held at Whitsunday Green in Cannonvale, two major topics took centre stage. The Chamber launched its State Election Statement, urging immediate government action on key issues such as infrastructure, insurance, and influence.
In conjunction with Queensland Mental Health Week, the event also featured a session on ‘Mental Health Check-Up for Your Business’.
Guest speakers Kristy Wilson from the Queensland Government Small Business Wellness Coaching program and Gus Walsgott from North Queensland Small Business Financial Counselling Service discussed the strong connection between business operations and mental health.
Kristy Wilson emphasised that many business owners face relationship stress, particularly among couples working together, as well as fatigue and anxiety caused by financial and staffing challenges.
The Queensland Government’s wellness coaches offer free, one-on-one support to help small businesses address these mental health concerns.
Trish Jandt from Whitsunday Life Newspaper and Gus Walsgott
Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce President Allan Milostic and Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce Liaison Julia Evans
Megan Taylor and Fiona Erquiaga
Councillor Clay Bauman and Kristy Wilson
Deb Friend and Trish Jandt
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie