by Aranka Nolan | Aug 11, 2021 | News
“I just hope the tank doesn’t run out”: A week in the life of a small business accountant during lockdown. We’re in lockdown number five for Victoria. How on earth did we get here again? How much stamina do we have to survive this, especially when financial assistance...
by Aranka Nolan | May 30, 2021 | News
The government’s $2.2 million initiative to improve the mental health literacy for accountants and bookkeepers has kicked off, with one adviser hailing it as one of the best courses on the market. Professional Development Jotham Lian 19 February...
by Aranka Nolan | May 30, 2021 | News
Accountants and financial professionals became first responders during the Covid-19 pandemic dealing with both clients’ financial and personal crises. But were they fully equipped? IN BRIEF Two Deakin University academics have created a unique program to help...
by Aranka Nolan | Apr 12, 2021 | News
A Deakin University led mental health first aid and relationship building training program, offered as complimentary CPD to eligible members. IN BRIEF In 2020, nearly 1 in 3 SME owners were diagnosed with anxiety, depression, stress or related mental health issues...
by Megan Smith | Jan 31, 2021 | News
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a research report on the gaps in mental health support and services for SBOs during critical business challenge points. View report
by Megan Smith | Nov 25, 2020 | News
A program to help accountants better support the mental health of small business clients will be rolled out in 2021 thanks to a $2.4million grant to Deakin Business School’s (DBS) IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre. DBS researchers Professors Andrew Noblet and George...