I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it again….. and again. Working in the hospitality industry is a tough gig and there are lots of difficulties that customers might not understand. It’s easy for people to write a negative review online or to get angry if they have to wait an extra 10 minutes for their meals when a venue is run off their feet.
But did you know that social isolation, alcohol and drug abuse, relationship breakdown, stress, anxiety, depression and suicide are just some of the issues that are impacting the hospitality community.
These are some of the reasons why The White Jacket Effect will be working towards opening up dialogue about mental health in the hospitality industry.
The White Jacket Effect is led by Amber Kaba and on Monday 22nd July she will be joined by Alex Piris from Fox and Bow Cafe and other leaders in Canberra’s hospitality industry, for their first event at The Boat House before they take the campaign interstate.
This event is for hospitality workers, educators, industry leaders, services providers and anyone who has connections or links with the hospitality industry.
There are only a handful of tickets left. Tickets are only $35 each and you can purchase them online.
Visit The White Jacket Effect’s Facebook page or website to find out more.
Amelia Bidgood
Amelia is the Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and the Founder and Managing Director of Eat Canberra Food Tours. She's a qualified journalist, presenter, freelance writer and also runs a boutique communications agency working with small business owners on all things social media, content creation and marketing. She's taught cheesemaking classes, judged hospitality and tourism awards, completed the WSET Level 1 Award In Wines, loves to cook and has travelled to 23 countries. She's also passionate about mental health and has recently started studying to become a Counsellor.