Workforce wellbeing
Supporting you to support others.
Are you experiencing stress or burnout in your role? You’re not alone.
Mental health workers often face stress and burnout because their job involves helping people with complex emotional issues. This work can be emotionally taxing, especially with high caseloads and limited resources.
However, with the right support and self-care practices, they can manage stress effectively. By maintaining a healthy work-life balance and seeking support when needed, mental health professionals can continue to provide valuable care while protecting their own wellbeing.
Where to access support
Black Dog Institute’s Essential Network
Visit the Black Dog Institute’s Essential Network for mental health resources and support.
Doctors’ Health in Queensland (DHQ)
Provided by doctors for doctors and includes a 24/7 helpline to provide advice to medical practitioners and students facing difficulties, including stress and mental health challenges.
Beyond Blue
Reach out to Beyond Blue for information and support to achieve your best possible mental health, whatever your age or wherever you live.
Drs4Drs
A national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the wellbeing of doctors and medical students. pProvides a 24/7 free tele-counselling support service and free access to psychologists for doctors, medical students and their families.
1300 MH CALL: Mental health access line
Contact 1300 MH CALL: Mental health access line as a first point of contact for support, information, advice, triaging, and referral.
ADIS
If you are concerned about alcohol and/or drug use, visit ADIS for 24/7 support. ADIS also offers a self-assessment quiz to see if your alcohol and/or drug use is risky.
Mental health and wellbeing services
Find out about mental health and wellbeing support services (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Fraser Coast) for children up to the age of 25, and their families.
Head to Health
Find mental health support at the Australian Government’s Head to Health initiative to live well, find help, work with your GP, and get support for unexpected events.
Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support in Australia, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7). They offer crisis support and suicide prevention services. Remember, you’re not alone
