Enjoy the full interview with Organisational Psychologist Rachael Palmer, where we discuss some of the considerations surrounding shift work and mental health.About Make the Shift:Make the Shift is a podcast produced as part of the Working Well

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Full Interview: Sleep Well (Dr. Jade Murray, Monash University)

Dec 31st, 2021 35m 2s

Enjoy the full interview with Dr. Jade Murray from Monash University, where we discuss the impact of shift work on sleep. You can hear Jade featured in Episode 3 of Make the Shift.About Make the Shift:Make the Shift is a podcast produced as par

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Full Interview: Exercise Well (Associate Professor Nicky Ridgers, Deakin University)

Dec 31st, 2021 22m 49s

Enjoy the full interview with Associate Professor Nicky Ridgers from Deakin University, where we discuss the impact of shift work on physical activity levels. You can hear Nicky featured in Episode 4 of Make the Shift.About Make the Shift:Make

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Full Interview: Eat Well (Associate Professor Maxine Bonham, Deakin University)

Dec 31st, 2021 22m 41s

Enjoy the full interview with Associate Professor Maxine Bonham from Deakin University, where we discuss the impact of shift work on nutrition. You can hear Maxine featured in Episode 3 of Make the Shift. About Make the Shift:Make the Shift is

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Behind Working Well in Wellington

Dec 31st, 2021 33m 46s

In this bonus episode of Make the Shift, we'll take a look at the Working Well in Wellington program. We'll chat to Helen and Linda about the program's purpose and origins, discuss some of the science behind the theory, and let you into the res

Shift Working Families

Dec 31st, 2021 26m 29s

Juggling family life and shift work can be hard. The odd hours, the uncertainty of shifts and rostering, scheduling around or missing important events, coupled with the demands of running a family life can make combining the two incredibly diff

FIFO and DIDO

Dec 31st, 2021 30m 28s

FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out), and DIDO (Drive-In, Drive Out) work is quite well known in Australia, across industries that include mining, or more commonly in Wellington Shire, oil and gas. It's also developed a bit of a reputation for being pretty h

Four Protective Factors Part 2: Exercise and Socialise

Dec 31st, 2021 30m 56s

There are four protective factors that we can use to think about shift worker mental health: sleeping, eating, exercise, and socialise. We covered sleeping and eating last episode, and this episode covers the next two: exercising and socialisin

Four Protective Factors Part 1: Sleeping and Eating

Dec 31st, 2021 33m 7s

There are four protective factors that we can use to think about shift worker mental health: sleeping, eating, exercising, and socialising. This episode focusses on the first two, sleeping well and eating well. We discuss how working shift is m

How do I make my workplace mentally healthy?

Dec 31st, 2021 24m 12s

We learned last episode that, although there's plenty of things that shift workers can do to improve their mental health, the most important protective factors are actually the ones within the employer's control. So how do employers make their

Why is mental health important for shift workers?

Dec 31st, 2021 22m 45s

It's no secret that shift work can be tough on your mental health. But why is that? What's unique about shift work that makes it potentially dangerous for your mental health? And is it even possible to improve?In this episode, we'll chat about

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