Tasmanian LiFE Awards – 2026 Nominee
Best Practice Workplace Suicide Prevention LiFE Award
The Best Practice Workplace Suicide Prevention LiFE Award recognises workplaces that demonstrate commitment and action in promoting positive mental wellbeing and preventing suicide among their employees. This award celebrates workplaces that support mentally safe environments, build capacity to recognise and respond when colleagues need support, and cultivate a progressive, positive culture around mental health.
Pigeon Whole Bakers
Pigeon Whole Bakers is committed to prioritising and supporting the wellbeing of its community. As a company with more than 65 employees, they recognise that everyone experiences personal struggles, and they believe that supporting employees’ mental health leads to significant benefits for both the individual and the business. Witnessing opportunities where they could create a healthy, happier team was what inspired them to create a community of support.
Historically, even as a smaller company, Pigeon Whole Bakers provided each team member with a one-off payment of $500 to invest in initiatives that would foster positive mental health. This included purchasing bicycles and equipment for sporting activities.
Pigeon Whole Baker’s vision has been shaped by insights from organisations such as SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, and the Anti Discrimination Commission, as well as the direct experiences of team members. The various initiatives, including their Employee Assistance Program, the presence of mental health first aiders within teams, and comprehensive anti-discrimination training, all contribute to fostering a healthy and supportive workplace environment.
These initiatives have increased awareness of available support and created an environment where mental health is valued and recognised. This has, in turn, created avenues for conversations free from judgement and fear, which has positively impacted the overall culture at Pigeon Whole Bakers
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