CEO UPDATE
We all know how difficult the last few years have been for the Tasmanian hospitality industry and the challenges we have faced rebuilding in 2022. While it has been great to see so many businesses bouncing back swiftly and again prospering as tourist numbers remain high and locals once again get out and about, the ongoing employment shortages across the state continue to place a strain on those in the workforce. Throw in Covid and other illness-related absences, along with family and commitments, and it’s completely understandable to see high levels of burnout. The THA has been addressing these concerns with the State Government and I am excited to announce that later this month we will be launching HOSPO Health, a statewide health and wellbeing program to support the hospitality industry. A wonderful hospitality experience is built on quality customer service, great food and drink and looking after our patrons but so often we forget to look after ourselves. Businesses can operate 24/7, in often demanding and extremely busy environments and coupled with weekend and shift work, there is no doubt many hospitality workers struggle to find the time to keep on top of their own health and wellbeing. That’s where HOSPO Health comes in – a 12-month program that is available to all business owners and their staff.
Designed in conjunction with the director of Energy Health Sherri Ring, who is also founder and director of the hugely popular Mind Games, HOSPO Health has been carefully created to ensure maximum flexibility in the program, as well as appealing to a broad range of people. It will cover everything from mindfulness to injury prevention and psychosocial health to team building. I urge everyone to keep an eye on our social media channels in the coming weeks for more details on the program and how you can get involved. We know mental health is just as important as physical health and we have also recently kicked off some Mental Health First Aid courses courtesy of additional funding from the Tasmanian Government. Carl Windsor is the THA’s mental health ambassador and alongside industry leader Bianca Welsh, held our first course on the East Course which had a great turnout. Carl and Bianca will be in Burnie on October 24 and 31. Lastly a final shoutout to all my staff and board members who assisted us with Agfest in August. It was a fantastic four days and it was great to see our space buzzing with activity from almost the minute the gates were opened. We look forward to returning in 2023 and with the experience of the event now under our belts I’m sure we can be even bigger and better next May.
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