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Sonia O’Sullivan taking part in a Zoom session to help launch the South Munster Citizens Information Service’s Wellness Policy and Programme.
WORLD Championships and Olympic Games medals winner, Sonia O’Sullivan participated in the launch of South Munster Citizens Information Service first ever Wellness Policy and Programme.
She linked in via Zoom from Melbourne last Wednesday to encourage and inspire the team to participate in the wide array of activitiesplanned for 2021 including mental health, healthy eating and physical activity initiatives.
The team looked for her tips around motivation, training, nutrition, recovery and of course her own experiences on the track and in competition.
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Sonia, who is a big supporter of the Citizens Information Service said; “I am delighted to see Citizens Information prioritise Workplace Wellness especially at this time. I know from my father who volunteers there, what great work they do in supporting others and I’m glad to see them looking after themselves. They have a super programme planned and I wish them every success with it.”
A team of “Wellness Champions” from Cork & Kerry was created to develop a Wellness Policy and Calendar of Events, based on feedback from their teams.
The events include mental health, healthy eating and physical activity initiatives and ranges from Couch to 5k, Open Water Swimming, Cycling, Healthy Eating, CBT initiatives and much more.
Niall Cremin, Chair of the South Munster Citizens Information Service said “We are committed to supporting “wellness” in the workplace. We want to ensure SMCIS workplaces are somewhere people look forward to coming to every day, and where everyone feels supported.
Dr. Lorraine O’Donovan, Regional Manager for South Munster Citizens Information Service added: “Sometimes, in our efforts to ensure that we respond to the needs of others, we can sometimes forget to look after ourselves, we are committed to supporting our teams to do so and we hope our Wellness Plan has a little bit of everything for everyone in it.”
Dr. Ailis Brosnan, Infinite Wellness, who assisted with the policy development and implementation plan said that “It was a pleasure to work with South Munster Citizens Information Service. It was evident right from the start that they were genuinely interested in making a difference for their staff – the support and enthusiasm for the programme has been demonstrated from all levels of the organisation. I wish them every success in creating a healthier and happier workplace.”
