Mental Wellbeing

Welcome to
BALANCE

Support with financial anxiety, money mindset and saving

Our approach

  • Friendly facilitators

    Our sessions are run by one of our team of experienced, qualified practitioners.

  • Financial counselor discussing self-worth and debt management with diverse group of employees during workplace wellbeing session

    2 x 2-hour sessions

    The session is typically run over a day, 10:00-12:00, a light lunch, then 12:30-14:30.

  • Man and baby with smartphone against colorful Australian banknotes background, illustrating financial balance and wellbeing

    Takeaway coursebooks

    All participants receive a course book packed with evidence-informed strategies.

  • Glass jar labeled FUTURE filled with coins next to a yellow HOT TIP badge, symbolizing financial planning and future savings advice

    Practical approaches

    Each course book has an appendix with complementary money saving tips and hacks.

  • Assorted pens, notepads, and Blu Tack adhesive arranged on orange and yellow background

    All resources provided

    Populi will provide all of the pens, paper, and session materials required.

  • Group of diverse adults sitting in a circle with large gold number 16 on orange gradient background behind them

    Small groups

    We cap our referrals at 16 and aim to have between 8-12 participants in a given session.

Some of the areas we will explore

  • Woman in contemplative pose reviewing documents, representing engagement with workplace wellbeing resources

    Money stress and grounding

    How stress triggers physical reactions, cognitive shutdown and avoidance.

  • Man in maroon hoodie holding a beverage, sitting in a kitchen setting for a workplace wellness program visual

    Cognitive distortions

    Recognition and challenging of 6 common ‘brain tricks’ that fuel financial stress.

  • Woman and child at a shoe donation event, woman paying with a credit card at a point-of-sale terminal

    Habit loop strategies

    How money behaviours are shaped by cues, thoughts, emotions, and rewards.

Testimonials

"I learned how to be more positive with my self talk."

Campbelltown, NSW BALANCE PARTICIPANT

"I didn't feel judged."

Fairfield, NSW BALANCE PARTICIPANT

"I learned there are many ways to save money."

Bankstown, NSW BALANCE PARTICIPANT

Resources

  • Printable flyer
    Access a printable A4 flyer to support marketing the session.
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  • Session outline
    Access a detailed overview of the session, including CBT modalities.
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  • Booking form
    Reserve a spot in an upcoming session.
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  • Locations
    Discover where in the world we have run BALANCE sessions so far.
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  • Portal
    Explore our participant portal where we have complementary resources.
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  • Connect with us
    Speak to one of our friendly team to arrange a session in your area.
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Mental Wellbeing

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