Better Lives
We are a team of experienced health professionals dedicated to delivering programs on physical and mental wellness to promote happier, healthier, and more engaged employees.
"We have been privileged to work in the health industry for over a combined 50 years, helping people navigate their health and psychosocial concerns. Many people spend most of their waking hours at work, an environment that can directly influence physical and mental health. Over the past few years, we have noticed a trend in increasing levels of work-related stress having a negative impact on general physical and mental wellbeing. However, working with an individual in the private settings of our respective practices can only go so far. We believe that delivering education and strategies to foster healthier behaviours within a group setting can be an effective tool for creating cultural change within a workplace. Our aim is to help our attendees achieve fuller, healthier, better lives."
Dr. Darija Grgic
Dr. Vanda Brink
Darija Grgic graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1995 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, MBBS. In 2001, she earned the specialist GP qualification FRACGP. She completed the Master of Public Health in 2004 at Monash University. She holds current unconditional registration with the medical board, APHRA and is a member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She has practiced as a GP in Melbourne for over two decades.
Vanda graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1993 with an honours in Psychology, from Monash University in 1996 with a Master in Educational Psychology, and from La Trobe University in 2003 with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She holds current unconditional registration with the board AHPRA, is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and is a board approved supervisor for the APS. Vanda has practiced as a Clinical Psychologist in Melbourne for over 2 decades working in private practice, as a university lecturer, organisational trainer and media presenter.
Training is currently run on a half-day basis, and offerings below are available for selection to curate a training program that meets the needs of your organisation. A half-day program will often incorporate 2 selections from Physical Health and 2 selections from Mental Health to give employees a well-rounded training experience.
The below topics are delivered by experienced GPs and clinical psychologists, use real world experience and draw on evidence based practice. They incorporate emerging trends, knowledge & viewpoints, and teach a winning formula to make change inevitable.
Physical Health
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Tired of Being Tired:
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Learn about factors that contribute to feeling fatigued and exhausted
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Make the workplace an environment to improve nutrition and movement, resulting in improved weight regulation and physical wellness
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Apply steps to achieve a better night's sleep
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From Frazzled to Focused:
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Learn about what contributes to brain fog, poor concentration and memory difficulty
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Learn how to modify behaviours in order to improve clarity and focus
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Understand how nutrition and physical health can affect mind function
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Futureproof Your Wellbeing
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Discuss common causes of ill health and how to identify your risks
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Gain insights into preventative health activities throughout your life cycle
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Learn how to generate momentum to create positive health changes
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Secret Women's Business
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Natural female biology presents an ever-changing equilibrium, learn what is available to optimise form and function through different life stages
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Examples to choose from include: menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, fertility, weight management
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Thrive Mode
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This unique module shares learning from years of general practice experience
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Discuss what it takes to thrive, not just survive
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How to flourish and maximise personal motivation and potential
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Mental Health
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Armour for the Mind: Strengthening mental health protective factors.
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Learn strategies on how to protect mental health to improve resilience, build engagement & promote happiness.
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Fostering Synergy: The art of effective teamwork.
- Identify the key ingredients of a strong team.
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Improve trust, cohesiveness and teamwork to help employees enhance their ability to work effectively in teams, foster creativity and achieve common goals.
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Thriving Under Pressure: Mastering stress management.
- Identify common stressors and learn practical techniques to reduce stress and build healthy coping strategies that allow individuals to feel empowered to cope with their lives and be more motivated, engaged and happier.
- Bearing the Emotional Weight: Strategies for managing the mental load of emotions.
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Participants will gain learning around how unmanaged emotions can lead to emotional dysregulation and negative outcomes in the workplace.
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The focus here is to teach ways to regulate emotions, manage triggers, and develop emotional intelligence.
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Building Strong Connections: Nurturing healthy relationships.
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Discuss the benefits of healthy relationships in one's life.
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Teach healthy communication strategies. self-care, how to maintain healthy boundaries, and strategies to build rapport.
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Bridging the Gap: The art of work-life balance.
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Educate on the importance of work-life balance for one's health and well-being.
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Share tips for warning signs for lack of balance, time management, self-care and planning for a successful work-life balance in order to feel more engaged, energised and happy at work.
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Mindful Momentum: Harnessing meditation for peak performance.
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Explain the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for mental health.
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Participants will learn how to use mindfulness and experience how these techniques foster the feeling to be at ease.
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Whilst we can provide in-house training on-site, our preferred external training venue is located at The City of Melbourne Bowls Club. With beautiful natural light from floor to ceiling windows surrounded by the bowling lawns and gardens, this venue is the ideal space for our programs. Please note that when booking services off-site, catering will be provided.
The City of Melbourne Bowls Club is conveniently located in the Flagstaff Gardens, on the corner of William Street and Dudley Street. It is also a short distance from Flagstaff Train Station as well as William Street and La Trobe Street trams. Street parking is between Dudley Street / King Street and Peel Street, as well as Franklin Street at the Queen Victoria Market (subject to availability). Parking costs and times may vary.
