Brokers Urged to Take a Break on September 9 

Brokers urged to take a break on September 9

The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) has called on brokers across the entire industry to take a short time out on September 9, the annual R U OK? Day. 
 
Managing director of the FBAA Peter White AM says the past few years have been arguably the most traumatic time finance and mortgage brokers have ever experienced, first with the Royal Commission and then the COVID pandemic. 
 
“I understand that I have been speaking about mental health for a long time but there is a reason, and that is because I talk to brokers across Australia everyday and I am aware of what they are going through and how it affects so many people.
 
“I have always believed that a healthy industry is only obtained through healthy people and that’s why each year we support the annual R U OK? Day.”
 
To assist brokers the FBAA will be hosting a special R U OK? Day Live Stream event sponsored by wellness sponsor Suncorp. The Live Stream event, which will include an address by Federal Minister for Health Hon Greg Hunt MP, is free and open to all brokers, not just FBAA members. 
 
Speakers on the day will include R U OK? Day Ambassador Jo Hassan, who will share tips for meaningful conversations that make a difference in the lives of those around you, and self-mastery and peak-performance coach Ash Playsted. 
 
The event will focus on creating awareness, interacting with others, and the keys to addressing mental health issues. 
 
“Knowing how to start the conversation and notice when someone is in need is the goal of this important event, and we hope brokers will take a few hours out of their day to participate,” Mr White said.