The DEM Fire team sprinkles a little spring this September

During the COVID lockdown, DEM Fire was an essential service. This meant that the team tried to practise social distancing whilst still conducting their day-to-day tasks and trying not to catch the disease. As the 15+ team members were operating in such isolation, Testing and Compliance Manager Chris Simich initiated a ‘meeting about nothing’.

The idea was to move away from yet another video meeting and meet face-to-face during the team’s tea break. We conducted these in an open, well-ventilated area to encourage human interaction and provide the team with a bit of respite from the monotony of lockdown isolation.

In support of R U OK day, we hosted a breakfast BBQ at the office. R U OK day is a national day of action celebrated on the second Thursday of September each year. The idea is to start a meaningful conversation with someone by asking, “Are you OK?” and identifying the signs that someone may be struggling.

R U OK? aims to drive genuine change in the workplace, schools and community. We shared tips on how to start a conversation, listen with an open mind, encourage action and how you can check in on those conversations.

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