Services and resources to support your mental health and wellbeing
We believe that it is of the utmost importance for nurses, midwives and care workers to take the time to tend to their own physical, emotional and psychological needs.
This not only improves your own health, it equips you to look after those in your care, contributing to the wellbeing of our entire community.
Read on to find free resources and services to help support your mental health, and the mental health of your colleagues’ friends and family.
HELPLINES
Nurse & Midwife Support
A 24/7 national support service for nurses & midwives providing access to confidential advice and referral.
p. 1800 677 877
Nurse & Midwife Support
Lifeline
A free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service.
p. 13 11 14
Lifeline
Head to Health
A free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service.
p. 13 11 14
Head to Health
RESOURCES
R U OK?
Resources to empower meaningful connection and start conversation with those who may be struggling with life.
R U OK?
Headspace
Mental health support.
Headspace
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
Improving multicultural mental health in Australia.
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
Blackdog Institute
Researching and reporting on mental health..
Blackdog Institute
Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Your workplace may have an EAP, which gives you access to free and confidential professional support.
Contact your manager, or human resources department for more information.