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Supporting R U OK? Day 2026
Another fantastic morning supporting R U OK? Day! Complete with freshly made coffees from Espresso 57, an array of 'Dopamine Delights' to enjoy, a light information session on our EAP partner and services, and a couple of fun activities including personalised notes from each other and R U OK? Day Bingo with our team (of course we were all dressed in yellow and black too!).
We are so lucky to work alongisde such a wonderful team, who prioritise working in a safe and supportive workplace, and looking after each other.
Another fantastic EOFY 2026!
Thank you to our amazing staff, for working super hard, all the way to the finish line of another busy end-of-financial year.
Enjoy the goodies.
Happy EOFY26 everyone!
National Reconciliation Week 2026
National Reconciliation Week is upon us for 2026, and as a business, we are committed to learning, understanding and respecting Australia’s past, accepting who we are and the values we uphold.
This year, we learnt more about the Pinjarra Massacre of 1834. The Pinjarra Massacre, in the past called the Battle of Pinjarra, occurred on the 28th of October 1834 in Pinjarra, Western Australia, when a group of Bindjareb Noongar people were attacked by a detachment of 25 soldiers, police, and settlers led by Governor James Stirling.
If you’d like to learn more, check out this short video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIhsVUgB_Bk
We also enjoyed Aniseed Myrtle and Coconut slice, using the traditional ingredient of Aniseed Myrtle. .
A bit about Aniseed Myrtle…
Aniseed Myrtle (aka. ringwood) is a relative of the Lemon Myrtle with an aniseed and fresh eucalypt flavour. Its edible leaves are typically consumed fresh or dried and powdered, and were used traditionally as a medicinal tonic. In the wild, it is found natively in the sub-tropical rainforests of eastern Australia. (www.tuckerbush.com.au). The Aniseed Myrtle plant has been used for centuries as a cure-all for digestive issues. The Indigenous Aboriginal people of Australia have been using tea made from Aniseed Myrtle to improve digestion, beat bloating, and reduce cramps.
Finally, we included an optional activity of an Indigenous themed word search and some freshly made Macadamia Rocky Road!!
A bit about Macadamias…
For thousands of years before European settlement, the Aborigines of eastern Australia, feasted on these native nuts which grew in the rainforests of the wet slopes of the Great Dividing Range. One of these nuts was called Gyndl or Jindilli, which was later corrupted to Kindal Kindal by early Europeans, while in the southern range of the tree it was known as Boombera. We now know it as the Macadamia. The high oil content of these nuts was a coveted addition to the indigenous diet. However, they were difficult to harvest in great quantities so probably were not a major, staple food. The fallen nuts were collected in dilly bags and taken to feasting grounds. Some coastal, Aboriginal middens contained large quantities of bush nut shells along with seashells, often 15 – 20kms from the nearest trees. Nuts were eaten raw or roasted in hot coals. Many processing stones have been found in eastern rainforests, consisting of a large stone with a delicate incision for holding the nuts and sometimes a smaller, flat stone sits on top which is then struck by a larger ‘hammer’ stone. The Aborigines would also express the oil from the nuts and use it as a binder with ochres and clay for face and body painting. This was a method of preserving clan symbols of the dreaming. The oil was also used neat for skin rejuvenation and as a carrier where it was mixed with other plant extracts to treat ailments. (www.twofatblokes.com.au)
R U OK? Day 2025
This was our fourth year recognising and supporting R U OK? Day with our team. This year, we enjoyed a delicious morning tea, comprising some healing mood boosters (in moderation!) including ginger, chocolate and traditional Indigenous ingredient, Aniseed Myrtle.
We played two rounds of R U OK? Bingo with our Perth staff as well as our team working from afar, with some great prizes...and we decorated our own mug with images and words which help boost our mood and guide our mental wellbeing.
As business owners, we strive to create a safe and supportive workplace and would like to thank each member of our team, for adhering to our policies and procedures; showing tolerance, empathy and grace towards each other, our clients, underwriters and partners, and for prioritising their own health – mental and physical.
We enjoyed a fantastic morning together and look forward to many more R U OK? Days!
For more information on R U OK? Day, visit www.ruok.org.au
Happy End-of-Financial Year 2024!
This year's sweet bit of encouragement, appreciation and 'thank you' for our staff, as we hit the home straight
of end-of-financial year! We are all nearly there!
National Reconciliation Week 2024
This year, we again supported National Reconciliation Week with two morning teas during the week. Using traditional Indigenous ingredients, we enjoyed home baked Aniseed Myrtle Shortbread and Wattleseed Chocolate Biscuits, for staff to help themselves and further understand the importance of country to our First Australians peoples. Aniseed Myrtle and Wattleseed both contain their own healing properties and health benefits and tasted delicious!
We also participated in Show Your Support Day – SHOWING our support of First Australians people, by wearing black, yellow and red clothing or accessories, or our favourite Indigenous fashion!
Finally, staff were also encouraged to complete fun activities of either/and a quiz or word search, with prizes of course!
As we continue our personal and business Reconciliation journeys, we are committed to being a voice for generations and moving forward together.
R U OK? Day
On Thursday 14th of September, our office again recognised and supported
R U OK? Day, with a barbecue lunch,
Walk and Talk and
Bake or Buy activities for our staff and owners, and a continued effort to look out for and look after each other, as well as our friends and family.
This includes practicing kindness and contributing to society, recruiting staff who are inclusive, authentic and empathetic, and continuing to provide a safe and supportive workplace.
We had a fantastic day and really do, have a terrific team here at Westralian Insurance!
We recently recognised and supported R U OK? Day on Thursday September 8th, with our Perth based team!
Along with wearing the R U OK? colours of yellow and black, we engaged with each other with walks around the block, special notes and treats, along with lunch together and a continued commitment to always provide a safe and supportive workplace for one other.
Everybody embraced the day and the vibe in the office was fantastic!
We look forward to supporting and engaging with R U OK? again next year.
Kwobardak Netball Partnership
Westralian Insurance were recently presented with a great opportunity to build on our reconciliation actions and sponsor the Kwobardak (meaning pretty/beautiful in English) netball club.
Four Kwobardak teams participated in the recent NAIDOC Netball Carnival at Perth Netball Centre and these Under 18 girls came home Runners Up, losing the Grand Final by just 1 goal! The atmosphere was fantastic and the games were thrilling to watch!
We are so proud to be involved with the Kwobardak family and look forward to the future.
This is moving forward together.
