The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) will host its annual Get Broker FIT – R U OK? Day 2020 event on Thursday September 10 – but this year it will be digital.

With 2020 bringing more challenges than most people have experienced in a lifetime, the FBAA alongside their wellness supporter Suncorp are calling on the industry to come together nationally on R U OK? Day.

Pointing to the drought, bushfires and Coronavirus, Peter White AM, managing director of the FBAA, said brokers are not immune to the effects of mental health and many brokers have been personally impacted over the past year making it more important than ever to connect digitally at the event.

“R U OK? Day has a very special place in my heart and I took on an ambassadorship for this industry five years ago, because I could see what was happening to colleagues and friends of mine with depression and anxiety, and the way they were being treated and looked upon because of this,” he said.

“We’ve turned what was almost a taboo conversation into something that is commonplace and readily spoken about throughout the entire industry. It’s important for all of us to remember that it’s OK not to be OK.”

This year there will be two digital events on the day, making it more accessible than ever, with a line-up of wellness and mental health speakers helping attendees to unlock current potential and way of thinking.

The FBAA has placed a large emphasis on mental health over many years and Mr White labelled the industry “a close-knit family”.

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R U OK? Day webinar registration – Thursday, September 10

Morning Session: 11.30 AM – 1.00 PM AEST – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3262608749663608076

Afternoon Session: 3.30 PM – 5.00 PM AEST – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7908005794601708044