Core Health Consulting

Core Health Consulting Core Health Consulting helps to transform physical, mental & emotional wellness.

We work with individuals & workplaces to deliver engaging & effective courses, health promotion programs and consultation services including Mental Health First Aid Courses. If you’re looking for practical solutions to health, nutrition and fitness at work, you’ve come to the right place. At Core Health Consulting we have a range of health promotion programs to suit your business and budget – and

they work! Before founding Core Health Consulting in 2007, Tammy Farrell spent 10 years working in intensive care and cardiac cath labs as a registered nurse. Working in those environments it was clear that many people simply didn’t understand how their bodies worked. Patients were arriving in intensive care after months of suffering symptoms that could have been managed much earlier. After the sudden death of a friend Tammy quit nursing and began educating people and businesses about health and wellness. Since then we’ve helped thousands of employees take action, seek help and regain their health through a range of health promotion programs that really work. We are passionate about health and wellness education and would love to help your workplace become healthier too, so, give us a call today on 1300 663 062 and let Core Health Consulting help your workplace become fitter, healthier and more productive!

I'm here every Friday afternoon, watching the boys become a team.I know it’s “just a game,” but I also see them doing mo...
07/09/2026

I'm here every Friday afternoon, watching the boys become a team.

I know it’s “just a game,” but I also see them doing more than just play. They’re learning to communicate when they're frustrated, and to recover from a bad call without falling apart. They learn when it’s their turn to step up or to step back, because being on a team means you can't go it alone.

That’s also how they learn to trust each other over time, so when a critical play happens their actions become automatic.

I see similar dynamics on mine sites and construction crews. Breakdowns happen when that trust isn't there, while performance and safety improve when it is.

Resilient teams aren't built spontaneously in a moment of crisis. You have to invest in them through daily habits, check-ins, and a willingness to notice when the person next to you isn't quite right.

That's exactly what I help workplaces build.

I’m Tammy Howell, registered nurse, mental health and resilience trainer and founder of Core Health Consulting. I help Australian businesses in mining, construction and trades support safe, compliant and productive teams at work.

Is this something you recognise in your own crew? If not, let me know where you need help.

These two were not mucking around. This was their first day off in 7 weeks. And they travelled from Victoria to complete...
06/09/2026

These two were not mucking around. This was their first day off in 7 weeks.

And they travelled from Victoria to complete Mental Health First Aid training with me.

A few months earlier, they called from South Australia. They work in a niche electrical space and wanted better ways to support mates travelling across varied locations for work.

That conversation stayed with me.

People who work away can spend weeks moving between sites, shifts and accommodation. Their mates often see the changes first.

These two chose to step up, get trained and take practical support back into their industry. I was so pleased to give them each a copy of my book before they headed home.

Welcome to FIFO Ma8 boys. Your crew is lucky to have you.

One of the most important workplace safety conversations in the Hunter this year is happening in Singleton on 22 Septemb...
03/09/2026

One of the most important workplace safety conversations in the Hunter this year is happening in Singleton on 22 September.

Patrizia Cassaniti OAM, founder of Touched by Christopher, will share the lived experience behind her work in workplace safety.

Her son Christopher was killed in a workplace scaffolding incident. Her story stays with you — and it gives leaders a far deeper understanding of what safety looks like when it matters most.

From 8am–9am, Patrizia will speak with local business owners, managers, supervisors and team leaders.

Then we begin the Resilience First Aid Responder Course.

Day 1: 22 September, 9am–4pm

Day 2: 29 September, 9am–4pm

If you lead people in the Hunter, this is one to make time for.

To book your place, email [email protected]

I notice team dynamics everywhere I go, and on a recent cruise, the morning waitstaff left a big impression on me.It was...
31/08/2026

I notice team dynamics everywhere I go, and on a recent cruise, the morning waitstaff left a big impression on me.

It was clear this team worked hard, communicated clearly, and respected each other. They brought genuine warmth to every table, even when pressure was obvious. The standard always stayed high, despite any tension.

I also spoke with them about being away from family for months at a time. They missed their kids, their homes, and there was real sacrifice behind the smiles, despite accepting those things as a reality of the job.

It was amazing the relationship and connection we formed with our waitstaff.

By the last day, tears were shed saying goodbye, and it wasn’t because they followed some perfect service script. This was a product of people who felt connected to the work, trusting of their team, and proud of what they do. It came across in everything we experienced on board.

For me, this reenforced the fact that every workplace has the opportunity to build a culture that supports workers, and benefits alongside them because of it.

Is this kind of culture visible on your worksite? How are you supporting your workers so they can perform at their best?

Reach out if you need help building a more resilient team.

You finish shift, have a quick call home, then wake up and do it all again. For remote workers, that can be life for wee...
30/08/2026

You finish shift, have a quick call home, then wake up and do it all again. For remote workers, that can be life for weeks.

And it’s not just FIFO. Rail crews working remote lines, construction teams living away from home, mine-site workers and regional trades crews can all be a long way from family, routine and the people who would normally notice when something is off.

The job still needs doing. The roster still runs. But fatigue builds, patience gets shorter and concentration drops.

FIFOMa8 was built for that reality.

It’s a practical programme for isolated workforces, combining resilience training, Mental Health First Aid, fatigue management and ongoing peer support. Not just training for one day, but tools and check-ins that help crews look out for themselves and each other across the swing.

I’m Tammy Howell, registered nurse, mental health and resilience trainer and founder of Core Health Consulting. I help Australian businesses in mining, construction and trades support safe, compliant and productive teams at work.

Are you supporting your crew?

I've asked this question in front of a lot of crews."Would you know if one of your people was struggling?"They genuinely...
27/08/2026

I've asked this question in front of a lot of crews.

"Would you know if one of your people was struggling?"

They genuinely think they would. They've worked next to the same people for years. They know who takes their coffee black and whose wife just had a baby.

Then I ask what it actually looks like when someone's not coping, and the room goes quiet.

That's the gap. Not a lack of caring, just nobody ever taught them what to look for or what to say next.

Mental Health First Aid closes that gap. It's practical, and it's built for people who'd rather be back on the tools than sitting in a workshop.

Final dates for 2026:

➡️ Full courses: 30 September - 1 October | 7–8 December

➡️ Refreshers: 21 October | 3 December

Register at: [email protected]

Went for a nice, calm walk. Came back feeling refreshed… until I realised my car keys were gone! So I did what anyone wo...
24/08/2026

Went for a nice, calm walk. Came back feeling refreshed… until I realised my car keys were gone!

So I did what anyone would and panic-walked the entire route backwards. Very committed, inspecting every possible spot - with zero results.

Meanwhile, my friend casually walks back to her car and goes, “Is that yours?”

There it was. Sitting under the car next to mine. Fully visible and completely unreachable.

Couldn’t move forward. Couldn’t go anywhere. Had to stop and actually think.

How’s that for a lesson on resilience? As a certified Resilience First Aid trainer, I was putting my own practice to use that day.

I’ll tell you how I got out of this situation, but I want to know your guesses first!

I’m Tammy Howell, registered nurse, mental health and resilience trainer and founder of Core Health Consulting. I help Australian businesses in mining, construction and trades support safe, compliant and productive teams at work.

What would you have done?

(👇 I’ll tell you in the comments if anyone gets it right)

The biggest myth about wellbeing at work? One course covers the whole job.Resilience First Aid and Mental Health First A...
23/08/2026

The biggest myth about wellbeing at work? One course covers the whole job.

Resilience First Aid and Mental Health First Aid are not the same training.

Resilience First Aid is about noticing when fatigue, pressure and poor support are starting to wear people down. It gives crews practical ways to check in, speak up and support each other before frustration, mistakes or shortcuts become normal.

Mental Health First Aid is for when someone is already struggling. It helps people spot warning signs, have a direct conversation and connect a worker with the right help.

Both matter on site.

I’m Tammy Howell, registered nurse, mental health and resilience trainer and founder of Core Health Consulting. I help Australian businesses in mining, construction and trades support safe, compliant and productive teams at work.

Need support? Let’s talk.

Mental Health First Aid training helps your crew.It gives workers practical skills to spot warning signs, start a conver...
20/08/2026

Mental Health First Aid training helps your crew.

It gives workers practical skills to spot warning signs, start a conversation and connect someone with support. It also strengthens how your business manages psychosocial risks and supports WHS compliance.

My final MHFA training dates for 2026:

- 17–18 August
- 19–20 October
- 7–8 December

I’m Tammy Howell, registered nurse, mental health and resilience trainer and founder of Core Health Consulting. I help Australian businesses in mining, construction and trades support safe, compliant and productive teams at work.

Is your MHFA training up-to-date?

“Mum, are the Matildas bigger than State of Origin?” Fair question from the back seat.Sitting side by side in Sydney, ca...
18/08/2026

“Mum, are the Matildas bigger than State of Origin?” Fair question from the back seat.

Sitting side by side in Sydney, caught up in the noise, the colour, the excitement of the Matildas and all the little comments kids make during a big game. It reminded me that real energy is often built away from work, then carried back into it.

Many people know me through training rooms, workshops and workplace conversations. They see me helping leaders manage fatigue, mental health, resilience and psychosocial risk. They see the professional version of me.

I’m also a mum. And like many working parents, I know what it feels like to carry responsibility for teams and clients in one hand while trying to make space for family time with the other.

Nights like this remind me why health matters. Why connection matters. Why people need genuine time away from pressure.

We all perform better when life includes moments that bring joy, laughter and perspective. We think clearer. We have more patience. We show up better for the people around us.

That applies at home and at work.

I’m Tammy Howell, registered nurse, mental health and resilience trainer and founder of Core Health Consulting. I help Australian businesses in mining, construction and trades support safe, compliant and productive teams at work.

Made time for family time lately?

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