Essendon Working with Dr AJ
At Essendon, looking after our people means more than just ticking boxes. That’s why we work closely with Dr AJ Yates. Our relationship is built on a shared belief that strong workplaces are ones where staff feel supported both mentally and physically, and where health and safety is everyone’s responsibility, not an afterthought.
Dr AJ has become a trusted partner in helping us build knowledge and confidence across our teams. His sessions support our wider approach to staff training by bringing together mental health awareness, physical wellbeing and practical health and safety thinking. The focus isn’t on theory for theory’s sake, but on real workplace situations. Together we look at how to spot when someone might be struggling, how to have better conversations, and how to create an environment where issues are picked up early rather than left to escalate. This is what helps us to build a workplace where everyone feels supported.
The work we have done with Dr AJ Yates has been an important part of strengthening our culture. When staff understand mental health alongside physical health and safety, it leads to better communication, stronger teams and a more supportive day-to-day working environment. By investing in this kind of training, we’re reinforcing our commitment to our people and making sure Essendon remains a safe, healthy and positive place to work.