Friday, 10th September 2010
LawCare is the Queensland Law Society's confidential counselling service. It aims to help members deal with personal and professional problems that interfere with their work performance and personal life.
A counsellor is available to discuss any personal problem currently affecting your work performance, or threatens to do so in the future. Problems may include anxiety or stress related conditions, alcoholism, drug abuse, gambling addiction, a family or marriage crisis, or career problems.
Members of QLS, support staff and the member's immediate family can use the service.
LawCare counselling is provided by Assure Programs. They have qualified counsellors experienced in dealing with the unique difficulties faced by professionals.
Call 1800 177 743 to contact Assure Programs or email info@assureprograms.com.au.
Find a healthy recipe for dinner.
Have a look at what the CSIRO Health and Wellbeing has to say about diet and nutrition.
Need to get moving but not sure which sport to choose? Have a look at the ABC’s website for inspiration
You can also check out ABC’s website to see whether you are in the healthy weight range.
View and update your Medicare details online.
Do you have to pay the Medicare levy? Find out using the ATO's calculator.
Register to become an organ donor, but remember to speak to your family about your decision as they will have the ultimate say.
Accommodating part time employees can be part of facilitating work life balance for your employees. This paper by Industrial Relations Victoria discusses the topic and provides guidance on how employers might form policy dealing with part-time employees.
PrivateHealth.gov.au allows you to compare private health care insurance and find a policy that suits you and your family.
Material for women on achieving the work life balance.
The Better Health Channel has a fact sheet addressing issues facing working women.
For those who are time poor but still yearn for a nice tanned appearance, try Computer Tan
The dissatisfaction of so many lawyers with their careers dramatises the need to focus on a process which enables them, by seeking positions consistent with their personal values and professional goals, to achieve professional satisfaction.
The USA version of Findlaw has a collection of articles to help you understand the process and the steps you need to take to make a thoughtful transition in your career.
Please give us feedback about your experiences using Foolkit and ideas for improvements.
Information for the public on healthy living, medical conditions and medical news.
A wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.
Lawyers are notorious for working long and hard and making sacrifices for the sake of their practice. For lawyers, this is one of life's double-edged swords. For insight and hints to help lawyers balance the incessant pulls of both work and daily life:
Your mental health is important. If you suspect you may be suffering from a mental health disorder, don't delay, seek help.
The Atlanta Bar Association publishes The Complete Lawyer which strives to provide tools and insights on the best practices in personal and professional development that impact every lawyer's success and satisfaction.
Whether you're starting your journey or charting a new career course, firsts can be frightening. These resources focus on new lawyers as well as solo- and small-firm challenges. Resources from the CBA PracticeLink pages.
All articles from Canadian Bar Association unless noted otherwise.
Striking the Balance
Health & Wellness
Young Lawyers
Women
Diversity
