Holiday handbook

It has been a big year, and we understand that the holiday season can be a different experience for each of us. While it can be a time for celebration, it can also be challenging, with some people facing financial pressures, family dynamics, health and medical conditions, and loneliness.

ACU’s Employee Assistance Program provider, Acacia EAP, has developed a holiday handbook, which is available to all our staff. The handbook contains tips and information about preparing for the holiday season, managing money, practicing gratitude and other practical support as the holiday period approaches. Feel free to share this handy resource with your teams and colleagues.

A reminder that ACU staff can also access free confidential professional counselling through Acacia EAP. Further information is available at Employee Assistance Program.

How to check-in during the holiday season

The team at R U Ok? have developed fantastic online resources that can help you to reach out, check-in and hold a meaningful conversation with someone who is in need during the festive season. The resources available include a Calendar of Connection and steps on how to have a conversation. More information is available at: 'Tis The Season To Be Asking R U OK?

Use these practical resources to make a difference and live ACU’s mission by offering support to others who could be finding this a difficult time of year.