We are constantly evolving and adapting to the changing needs of our profession ensuring that we are set up to anticipate the future challenges of all our members and students. Tomorrow for Good is one of the guiding principles highlighted in our Strategy24 document. As an Institute, we have been called upon to provide a roadmap for the path ahead that ensures our profession is equipped with all the necessary support and guidance that the future demands.
Our mental health and resilience have been particularly tested during the last 20 months, and we have seen the detrimental impact the pandemic has had on our individual and collective wellbeing. As a result, a frank and honest conversation on the topic has been accelerated and embraced, and this is to be welcomed. We know a considerable number of members and students in our own community have been challenged greatly during this time, and we have listened to the requests for more support in this area.
A recent survey, conducted by the Institute’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, found the number one sought-after support that members (56%) and students (67%) are seeking from the Institute is wellness and mental health support.
In light of these findings, Chartered Accountants Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of Thrive, the Institute’s new dedicated wellbeing hub.
The wellbeing of the chartered accountancy community has always been of the upmost importance to the Institute. In 2019, CA Support’s remit was expanded to include wellbeing and mental health supports. However, after the devastating mental health impact of the past 20 months, and having engaged with our members, Chartered Accountants Ireland felt the need to transition these supports to a standard service to our members. CA Support’s services are now streamlined to focus solely on providing financial assistance to members who are experiencing financial hardship or distress, and your donations to this hardship fund will be gratefully received.
We are making a long-term commitment to support the wellbeing of our community and our objective is to educate and support in the area of mental fitness and resilience. As a member-focused organisation, we want to ensure that members and students feel supported and can easily access wellbeing services that allow them to adapt to the changing landscape and an uncertain future.
Thrive’s comprehensive mental health and wellbeing programme offers a wide range of services that are tailored to support our members and students and are delivered in complete confidence at any stage of your journey with the Institute and include:
- Confidential 1:1 listening service
- Professional counselling sessions
- Wellness coaching delivered by our in-house wellbeing team
- Career supports
- Wellbeing events/webinars with leading mental health and wellbeing experts
- Dedicated website with weekly updated resources and advice to help members and students be proactive in protecting their own wellbeing.
Chartered Accountants Ireland is an institution that members can rely on. We want Thrive to foster good wellbeing in the chartered accountancy community and help facilitate our members in coming forward and seeking help when needed.
Please visit Thrive wellbeing hub for more information on how we can help you safeguard your wellbeing.
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