Continuing to drive conversations and ask R U OK?
R U OK? and Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) teamed up for the second year in a row for an industry day of action.
R U OK? in Trucks & Sheds ensures that people across the road transport, warehousing and logistics industries know when and how to ask a simple question that could save a life, ‘R U OK?’
Despite the unique daily challenges faced by everyone in the logistics industry, Linfox and BevChain prioritised time to share the important messages behind R U OK? conversations.
This year, sites across Australia and New Zealand hosted a range of R U OK? in Trucks & Sheds events on 16 May. People from across the business connected with those working in trucks and sheds over a snack or BBQ lunch, with R U OK? educational resources and gifts distributed.
In a short video (QR code below), Linfox Road Train Operator, Darryl Rule and Linfox Operations Manager, Sarah Chapman share why it’s so important to not only take care of themselves but to regularly check in and stay connected with their teams. Scan the QR code to watch the video.
Linfox supports Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Road Show
Linfox’s state office and cross functional site in Willawong, Queensland proudly hosted the HHTS Road Show in May.
The HHTS Road Show truck is bright, blue and hard to miss! It travels Australia with a life-changing goal – to connect with people across the industry to raise awareness, educate and reduce the stigma about key factors that can affect people’s mental health and wellbeing.
“As a founding member of HHTS, Linfox is committed to supporting the HHTS Road Show circuit and their broader vision for people in our industry,” said Linfox National Health and Wellbeing Manager, Lisa Manning.
“These events inspire great pride in our partnership – it’s so rewarding to see our people create meaningful connections with each other and the HHTS team over a coffee and a healthy snack,” she said.
A toolbox talk presented by Lisa Manning and HHTS Project Coordinator, Kayla O’Brien, highlighted our shared commitment to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those who work in our industry through our award-winning Healthy Fox Program.
Image L-R: HHTS Project Coordinator, Kayla O’Brien; Linfox National Health and Wellbeing Manager, Lisa Manning; Operator Victorian Truck Moves, Glenn Millen.
CEO HHTS, Naomi Frauenfelder shared her thoughts and appreciation for Linfox’s support: “Many of us do not know what steps we can take to improve our mental health and wellbeing.
“The Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Road Show truck travels across the country encouraging workers to start a conversation about mental health and wellbeing with their workmates.
“As one of our founding members and strong advocates for mental health and wellbeing across their workforce, we are pleased that Linfox hosted us.”
Linfox wins HHTS Wellbeing Award!
Since 2014, Linfox has passionately supported the health and wellbeing of its people through the organisation’s Healthy Fox program. The program provides tools, resources and opportunities to help all Linfox team members live healthier, happier lives.
In a proud moment for Linfox, The Australian Logistics Council presented Linfox with the Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds (HHTS) Wellbeing Award at the inaugural ALC Supply Chain Summit Awards 2023 gala event.
The award recognises an individual or organisation that is demonstrating extraordinary commitment to creating psychologically safe, healthy and thriving working environments.
Healthy Fox has continued to strengthen and grow over the years, with Linfox’s award-winning initiatives including the dedicated driver podcast ‘The Driver’s Seat’, with real conversations about fitness, nutrition, addiction, work-life balance, sleep, finances and more.
Image L-R: CEO Linfox Logistics ANZ, Mark Mazurek; BevChain Safety Manager, Wayne Mora; Linfox Group Manager Safety, Health and Wellbeing, Chris Wilks; Linfox Engagement and Innovation Manager, Safety Health and Wellbeing, Annemarie Bertolli; CEO HHTS Naomi Frauenfelder; and Linfox Safety Manager Retail, Paul Victor.
Linfox Group Manager Safety, Health and Wellbeing, Chris Wilks said: “It is such a thrill to receive this industry recognition.
“Our health and wellbeing initiatives are a team effort, requiring simple but effective programs, site champions and leaders who promote them, and team members who get involved.
“We will continue to look for ways to make health and wellbeing programs engaging, useful and easily accessible in FY24.”