For healthcare workers

Find a psychologist tool

Find a psychologist is a free tool that enables members of the public to access thousands of psychologists within Australia.

Get support

• Your GP can provide advice, support and referral if required.
• Your manager or local Employee Assistance Program at work.
• Beyond Blue and Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service.   
• Headspace (16-25 years old).
• Lifeline Australia. 
• Head to Health COVID-19 Support.

For frontline healthcare workers  

• Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals can access Nurse Midwife Support, which provides a 24/7 confidential advice and referral service.
• The Victorian Government has a number of mental health resources for healthcare workers
• The medical workforce can access Drs4Drs.com.au and Victorian Doctor’s Health Program for tailored support.
• Australian Psychological website (APS). The APS website includes a number of free resources including information about psychology and how to find a psychologist.
• Pandemic Kindness has put together a list of support services for people doing it tough due to COVID-19.
• Worksafe has a wide range of resources to support employers to create safe and mentally healthy workplace.
• The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement  Tel: 1800 22 22 00. 
• The Essential Network for health professionals is a website and mobile application by the Black Dog Institute.
• Smiling Mind has practical tools to support good mental health during challenging times, and is available via the Google Play and Apple Store. 
• The Pharmacists’ Support Service.
• AMA Victoria Peer Support Service (available to any doctor or medical student, you do not have to be a member of AMA Vic).

For managers and executives

• WorkWell - WorkSafe Victoria.
• Leadership actions - Pandemic Kindness Movement (nsw.gov.au).

What’s the evidence?

Find curated lists of the top research relating to wellbeing.

• Joy in Work framework.