Health and Wellbeing

For any support related to mental health and wellbeing, contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) on 1300 361 008. The EAP is a free-of-charge and strictly confidential counselling service. The EAP is available 24/7 to discuss any personal or work-related issues. Immediate family members of Department employees can also access EAP.

For further information see: Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing Services.

The following Department websites contain current advice including health and wellbeing webinars:

• COVID-19 Employee Health, Safety and Wellbeing Supports for Schools

• Health and Wellbeing Webinars

Further advice on looking after your mental health is available here:

• Beyond Blue

• Headspace

• Black Dog Institute

• Looking after yourself and others post Covid-19

Other mental health and wellbeing resources:

Smiling Mind free mindfulness App. This is also a great tool for adults and students.