Follyfoot Farm by Busy Bees at Williams Landing
Robert Hughes, CEO at Busy Bees Early Learning Australia reflected on the importance of the annual event stating, “The Lighting UP with Gratitude event demonstrates how strong and supportive the entire Busy Bees Early Learning Australia family can be when coming together during difficult times. The children, families and employees rallied together to look after one another and ensured that gratitude, kindness and support was being felt across the community”.
With many people impacted by COVID-19 over the past year and the uncertainty it still brings, Busy Bees Early Learning Australia have been focused on the importance of mental health and wellbeing. Wellbeing is one of the “4 Pillars” of the Corporate Social Responsibility that Busy Bees have implemented to remain socially accountable in everything they do, with the remaining 3 pillars being Community, Sustainability and Child Protection. Focus on the “Wellbeing” pillar throughout the past year has allowed for effective implementation and increased usage of programs that support and value wellbeing for the people at the heart of their service, children, families and employees who may be experiencing environmental impacts and isolation. Fiona Alston, COO at Busy Bees Early Learning Australia, stated: “We recognise that wellbeing is important for every individual to continue growing and developing as human beings. We want to make sure that our children, families and employees always feel valued, safe, happy, healthy and supported and many of our programs and initiatives have been designed to achieve this”.
Busy Bees at Burpengary East “Gratitude Jars”
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EARLY EDITION > SUMMER 2021
“We Love You Week” is another annual initiative that has been received extremely well during the height of COVID-19. The week conveys the message of sharing gratitude and appreciation for one another with a focus on encouraging wellbeing both physically and mentally.
