Brain Health for Mental Wellness
As we navigate the darker winter months, prioritising our mental wellness becomes even more crucial. The ACS Tasmania Branch is excited to invite you to our annual wellbeing morning tea.
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Brain Health for Mental Wellness - Join us this winter!
Your brain, a remarkable 1.4 kg biological supercomputer, governs everything from how you think and feel to how you perform professionally. Yet in our fast-paced, always-connected world, we often neglect this vital asset.
As we navigate the darker winter months, prioritising our mental wellness becomes even more crucial. The ACS Tasmania Branch is excited to invite you to our annual wellbeing morning tea at Drysdale House on Fri June 20th.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Rebecca Chabot, PhD Chabot (Wellness Tasmania) will share evidence-based brain health research, connecting mental wellness to brain function. Discover practical strategies to enhance cognitive performance, manage stress, and build resilience through simple, effective habits that fit your busy lifestyle.
Sergeant Andrew McShane brings a unique perspective with 20 years in the Australian Regular Army and 21 years with Tasmania Police. As a Wellbeing Support Peer and practitioner of 'People First Leadership' with Tas Police, Andy champions exercise and movement for mental health, organising community running and walking groups that foster both physical and mental fitness.
What You'll Gain:
- Actionable stress management techniques
- Strategies to boost mental clarity
- Brain-friendly habits for long-term health optimisation
- Practical approaches that integrate seamlessly into your routine
Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your mental wellness and connect with like-minded professionals. Your brain health matters!
Speakers
Andy completed 20 years in the Australian Regular Army before finding his way home to Tasmania and joined Tasmania Police. Andy has been with Police for 21 years and has remained active in the Army Reserve in that time.
After a slow start to his Academic maturity, he now has an Associate Degree in Police Studies, a Bachelor of Social Science, Diplomas of Mechanical Engineering and Frontline Management and several Graduate Certificates in Government disciplines.
Andy is married with two adult children and a Granddaughter absolutely owns him!
Andy has an entrepreneurial spirit and with his wife has owned a couple of small business’. Over the journey they have developed a keen interest in long term property investment.
When asked to describe his personality traits, Andy will tell you that, at his core, he is a naïve optimist who is influenced by his Army training and Police experience.
Andy has a secondary role with Police as a Wellbeing Support Peer and is a practitioner of ‘People First Leadership’.
Andy is committed to exercise and movement for health and wellbeing, he helps to organise and run a small community running and walking group for physical and mental health and fitness.
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