{"id":2087,"date":"2023-09-13T01:05:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T01:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaw.acica.org.au\/?page_id=2087"},"modified":"2023-09-13T04:47:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T04:47:33","slug":"aaw-wellbeing-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aaw.acica.org.au\/aaw-wellbeing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"AAW WELLBEING PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Australian Arbitration Week Wellbeing Program<\/h1>\n

Talk, Walk and Run for Wellbeing<\/h2>\n

In an effort to promote the importance of wellbeing amongst the arbitration community, ACICA is pleased to introduce the AAW Wellbeing Program – Talk, Walk and Run for Wellbeing. For the first time, AAW participants will have the opportunity to join social events which encourage outdoor physical activity and a substantive session aimed at normalizing the conversation around mental health in our field.<\/p>\n

According to the IBA Report on Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession (published in October 2021), one in three members of the legal profession say their work has a negative, or extremely negative, impact on their wellbeing. This is a startling statistic that has prompted discussion at ACICA about how we can support wellbeing initiatives in our community.<\/p>\n

During AAW, there will be a walk and a run led by members of the arbitration community including representatives from ACICA before the substantive sessions begin on Tuesday, 10 October and Thursday, 12 October. This will provide those who join with an opportunity to take in Perth\u2019s incredible riverfront including the parklands that line the river. We understand that not everyone networks and creates connections in the same way. These events aim to create a setting to converse with colleagues in a less formal environment while enjoying one of the great benefits of life in Australia \u2013 the beautiful outdoors.<\/p>\n

In an effort to raise awareness of how wellbeing can be impacted by our work, we have organised a substantive session on Tuesday 10 October to explore and champion the latest developments, research and best practice initiatives in the area of mental health for the legal profession. By discussing these issues openly, we aim to raise greater awareness of the mental health challenges our profession faces.<\/p>\n

We hope you will join us in creating space for wellbeing at this year\u2019s AAW.<\/p>\n

View the Program Outline via this link<\/a> and sign up for the Talk and the Walks & Runs below or through the AAW Calendar of Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Walk & Run for Wellbeing<\/h3>\n

Date<\/strong>: Tuesday, 10 October 2023
\nTime<\/strong>: 6:30am AWST
\nMeeting Point<\/strong>: Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay<\/p>\n