The Wellbeing Swap – Connecting Through Conversation

We’re hosting a “Wellbeing Swap & Yarning Morning” a private staff event that blends storytelling, cultural connection, and creativity in support of mental wellbeing. Staff are invited to bring along a small item, book or resource that’s helped their mental health, and swap it with others, creating a sense of shared experience and support. The morning will feature a respected guest speaker with lived experience, followed by a guided yarning circle that encourages open discussion in a culturally respectful space. To honour our identity as a medical research institute, each attendee will take home a living plant potted in a recycled scientific flask. Attached to each plant will be a tag with a wellbeing tip, support service info, and a QR code linking to our intranet mental health hub. Light refreshments and quiet areas will be available to ensure the event is inclusive and accessible.