At Headway, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s supporting our clients through life’s challenges or fostering a collaborative, compassionate workplace, our focus has always been on whole-person wellbeing. That includes not only mental health but physical health too.
That’s why we’re proud to be participating in the #ThrowShade initiative, a proactive skin health program created by Shade Skin Cancer Medicine, located in West Perth, to bring early detection and skin cancer prevention into the workplace.
Skin cancer is one of the most common and most preventable forms of cancer in Australia. For a country with year-round sunshine, taking sun safety seriously is essential. Through their #ThrowShade initiative, our team is receiving skin checks access to expert skin cancer doctors at no cost to our team.
The initiative aligns closely with our values at Headway. Just as we encourage early intervention and proactive support when it comes to mental health, we believe in the same approach to physical health. Building a healthy team means looking at the whole person and creating a culture where it’s safe and encouraged to take care of yourself.
We know that the small things matter. A conversation with a colleague. A moment to pause and reflect. A chance to get something checked, even if it seems minor. The #ThrowShade initiative reminds us that taking a proactive step today could have a lasting impact tomorrow.
We’re grateful to the team at Shade Skin Cancer Medicine for bringing this important initiative to life, and for making it easy for workplaces like ours to look after the people who make the work possible.
