Leora Healthcare Wellbeing Calendar 2025
Published
Summary
The Leora 2025 Wellbeing Calendar is a practical guide to integrating mental health and wellbeing into everyday workplace culture.
Bringing Light to Workplace Wellbeing
The Leora Healthcare Wellbeing Calendar 2025 is a guide to supporting and prioritising mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. This highlights important mental health-related dates and events throughout the year, along with actionable initiatives that you can use to create a healthier, more supportive work environment.
Whether it’s encouraging open conversations, promoting equality or making space for meaningful conversations, this calendar helps bring wellbeing into everyday work life, not just on awareness days but all year round.
Table of Contents
Download Workplace Wellbeing Calendar
Your Workplace Wellbeing Calendar sorted! Access a PDF version of the 2025 Wellbeing Calendar to print and display in your workplace. You will also be subscribed to our monthly mental health newsletter.
"*" indicates required fields
March 2025
1 March 2025 — Zero Discrimination Day
- Inclusive training sessions: Conduct workshops to address unconscious biases and promote empathy in the workplace.
- The 30-Second Rule: In every meeting, enforce a “pause before response” rule. No interruptions for 30 seconds after someone speaks. Notice who usually gets interrupted, and it’s never the loudest voice in the room.
- Pledge for Equality: Take a personal pledge committing to one action against discrimination. Display these pledges in a shared digital or physical space to reinforce accountability.
Learn more about Zero Discrimination Day here.
1-30 March 2025 — The Mullet Matters (New Zealand)
- Grow It, Fake It, Own It: Employees can grow a mullet, wear a wig or sport a mullet-style hat to show support for mental health awareness and funding for suicide prevention services.
- Mullets & Mental Health Breakfast Session: Over a casual breakfast, have a workplace discussion about mental health, breaking stigma and practical ways to support each other at work and beyond.
- Fundraising for Impact: Set up a company-wide fundraising goal and donate to The Mullet Matters or a local mental health community.
Check out The Mullet Matters here.
8 March 2025 — International Women’s Day
- Spotlight achievements: Recognise and showcase the women driving impact in your workplace. Share their stories through internal newsletters, social media or an in-office display.
- Pass the Mic: In meetings, reserve space for women who don’t usually speak first. Track whose ideas get acknowledged and ensure credit goes where it’s due.
- Women’s Voices webinar: Host a panel of women from different career levels to discuss barriers, leadership and tangible workplace change in addition to the usual motivational talk.
More information available here.
14 March 2025 — World Sleep Day
- The ‘Better Sleep’ Challenge: Encourage employees to track their sleep for a week. The person with the most improved sleep wins a sleep wellness kit (eye masks, lavender sprays, a guided sleep app subscription).
- Sleep Hygiene Workshop: Invite a psychologist or a sleep therapist to talk about how better sleep improves decision-making, mood and productivity.
Find out more here.
17-23 March 2025 — Neurodiversity Celebration Week
- Awareness Workshop: Educate employees about various neurological conditions to promote understanding.
- Silent Meetings Experiment: For one day, all discussions must be typed in a shared document or chat instead of spoken. This instantly highlights how different communication styles affect workplace inclusion.
- Lunch and Learn Sessions: Share resources and best practices to support a neurodiverse workplace.
Click here for more information.
20 March 2025 — International Day of Happiness
- ‘Bring Your Joy’ Day – Bring in something that makes you happy: a pet, hobby project, favourite snack, etc. Joy is contagious and this one sticks.
- Most Ridiculous Compliment Competition – Try to outdo each other in writing the funniest, most over-the-top compliment for a colleague. Winner gets the MVP (Most Valuable Praise) Award.
- Acts of Kindness Challenge: Encourage employees to perform and share acts of kindness.
More details here.
April 2025
7 April 2025 — World Health Day
- The Habit Swap Challenge: Pick one unhealthy habit to swap for a healthier alternative for a month. Share progress weekly.
- Mindful Breaks with a twist: Encourage regular short breaks for relaxation and mindfulness. You can replace “stretch and breathe” reminders with something more engaging like a two-minute brain teaser, a “desk dance” challenge or a quick sketch-a-doodle prompt.
Information about World Health Day available here.
28 April 2025 — World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- Crisis Simulation Workshop: Employees role-play real emergency scenarios (cyber breach, fire drill, injury response) in an interactive session. Helps teams stay sharp under pressure.
- Mental Health Open Door Day: For one day, your HR will set up an informal drop-in space. No forms, no pressure, just real conversations.
Learn more at the here.
May 2025
1-31 May 2025 — Mindful in May
- Daily Mindfulness Minutes: Encourage employees to dedicate time each day to mindfulness practices.
- Mindful Meetings: Start every meeting with a one-minute guided mindfulness exercise to improve focus and reduce stress.
Learn more about Mindfulness May here.
12–17 May 2025 — National Families Week
- “Family First” Flex Day: One day dedicated to leaving work early to spend time with family. Set a company-wide calendar block so employees can pick up kids, call their parents or just enjoy the time.
- Bring Your Loved Ones (Virtually) to Work: A lighthearted session where employees introduce a family member or pet on a casual team call. This is a fun way to humanise the workplace and build connection.
More information about National Families Week here.
16 May 2025 — Pink Shirt Day (New Zealand)
- Pink Shirt Day: Encourage employees to wear pink as a visible stance against bullying and workplace toxicity.
- Bystander Intervention Training: Equip employees with practical skills to safely intervene when they witness bullying or harassment Support Initiatives: Promote and participate in local Pride events.
- Storytelling for Change: Set up an anonymous story-sharing initiative where employees can share their experiences with workplace bullying, exclusion or allyship. Use these insights to drive real change.
Details about the Pink Shirt Day can be found here.
June 2025
1-30 June 2025 — Pride Month
- Inclusive Workshops: Conduct sessions on LGBTQ+ inclusion and allyship.
- “Proud Stories” Initiative: Create a platform (newsletter, Slack channel, in-office board) where LGBTQ+ employees and allies share personal experiences, workplace wins or challenges.
- Support Initiatives: Promote and participate in local Pride events.
Find events and resources here.
9-15 June 2025 — Men’s Health Week
- Fitness Challenges: Organise activities focusing on men’s physical health.
- Mental Health Workshops: Hold a workshop that will address topics like stress management and breaking stigma.
Learn more here.
July 2025
6-13 July 2025 — NAIDOC Week
- Cultural Celebrations: Recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Educational Sessions: Host talks or workshops that feature Indigenous history and culture.
More information here.
August 2025
15 August 2025 — National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence
- Anti-Bullying Awareness Campaign: Share real stories, impactful statistics, and expert insights to spark meaningful conversations about workplace bullying. Encourage employees to reflect on how they contribute to a culture of respect and accountability
- Bystander Training: Equip employees with practical strategies to recognise, address and safely intervene when they witness any form of bullying or act of violence.
Learn more here.
11-17 August 2025 — Women’s Health Week (New Zealand)
- Women Talks Webinar: Conversations about the mental load, stress and workplace wellbeing challenges unique to women. Featuring experts and real experiences from employees.
- Wellness Check Stations: Partner with women’s health professionals to offer on-site or virtual health screenings and consultations tailored to women’s specific wellbeing needs.
- Move for Women’s Health: Encourage employees to prioritise movement as a form of self-care with a mix of low-impact, stress-relieving and energising activities designed for women’s health.
Visit here for more details.
30 August 2025 — International Day of Friendship
- Team Bonding Activities: Encourage social interactions through group lunches or virtual coffee chats.
- Recognition Initiative: The ‘Shout-Out Wall’ – set up a digital or physical space where employees can write and share appreciation messages for colleagues.
Visit here for more information.
September 2025
1-7 September 2025 — Women’s Health Week
- Wellness Webinars: Cover real-life, practical topics such as hormonal health, stress resilience, workplace wellbeing and nutrition that fuels energy and focus. Make space for honest conversations and expert insights.
- Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Sessions: Host a panel or fireside chat on mental load, burnout and managing stress in a high-pressure environment. Address stressors specific to women in the workplace.
More details here.
10 September 2025 — World Suicide Prevention Day
- Mental Health First Aid Training: Equip employees with basic skills to identify signs of distress and have supportive conversations without fear of saying the wrong thing.
- Awareness Campaign: Share suicide prevention resources within the organisation.
- ‘Step Up for Mental Health’ Challenge: A movement-based initiative where employees commit to walking or running a set distance in support of suicide prevention awareness. Donations can go toward mental health charities.
Find out more here.
11 September 2025 — R U OK? Day (Australia)
- Conversation Training: Teach employees how to initiate genuine and meaningful mental health conversations.
- Coffee or Tea Connections: Encourage team members to check in with someone over coffee or tea.
More details here.
15-21 September 2025 — Mental Health Awareness Week (New Zealand)
- Recharge Hour Initiative: A company-wide calendar block where employees are encouraged to step away from work and do something that supports their mental health. They can go for a walk, a mindfulness break or just unplug from screens.
- “Check In, Check Out” Workplace Challenge: Employees commit to checking in with one colleague and checking out with one positive reflection each day during the week.
- Workshops and Webinars: Sessions on real-life stress management techniques helping employees recognise early signs of burnout, reset their mindset and set boundaries without guilt.
For more information, click here.
October 2025
10 October 2025 — World Mental Health Day
- Expert Talks: Bring in mental health professionals, lived-experience speakers or workplace psychologists to discuss practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout and building resilience.
- Awareness Workshops: Hands-on session where employees identify their personal stress triggers, build a resilience toolkit and learn how to create a psychologically safe workplace through real-life workplace scenarios and peer discussions.
Learn more here.
16 October 2025 — World Food Day
- Healthy Eating Challenge: Encourage employees to make nutritious meal choices.
- Healthy Potluck Event: Host a potluck where employees bring a favourite nutritious dish from their culture or personal tradition. Share the stories behind the meals
- Cooking Demonstrations: Offer virtual or in-person healthy cooking sessions.
For more details, visit here.
November 2025
19 November 2025 — International Men’s Day
- Health & Wellbeing Webinars: Host a candid, expert-led discussion on men’s physical and mental health, tackling everything from preventative care and stress management to breaking the stigma around seeking help. Feature a mix of health professionals, workplace leaders and lived-experience speakers to ensure a balanced and relatable conversation.
- Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Sessions: Introduce employees to practical mindfulness techniques that help with stress reduction, mental clarity and emotional resilience at work.
More information here.
25 November 2025 — White Ribbon Day (Australia)
- Domestic Violence Awareness: Educate employees on how to identify signs of domestic violence, offer support without overstepping and connect individuals to professional resources.
- Supportive Workplace Initiatives: Encourage discussions about safety and respect.
Check out more information here.
December 2025
3 December 2025 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Disability Inclusion Training: Provide employees with practical training on workplace accessibility, inclusive communication and how to create an environment where colleagues with disabilities can thrive.
- Recognition Campaign: Share stories of employees with disabilities to promote inclusion.
For more details, click here.
10 December 2025 — Human Rights Day
- Cultural Competency Training: Provide employees with practical tools to navigate diverse cultural perspectives, challenge biases and communicate effectively across backgrounds.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage employees to get involved beyond the workplace by participating in community-driven human rights initiatives.
More information can be seen here.
A mentally healthy workplace isn’t built in a day or a single event. It’s shaped by consistent, meaningful action. Companies that prioritise employee wellbeing do more than just talk about it, they design for it through better policies, smarter leadership and a culture where mental health is as fundamental as any business KPI.
The best workplaces don’t just acknowledge mental health once a year. They make it part of how they operate, every day.
Reach out to us to learn more about how to access our services and take care of your organisation’s mental wellbeing.