Tools and resources for a mentally healthy workplace
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- Your roadmap- external site- external site- external site- external site
- How can we help?- external site- external site- external site- external site
- Useful tools and resources- external site- external site- external site- external site
- Free workplace supports and resources- external site- external site- external site- external site
- Workshops, webinars and online modules- external site- external site- external site- external site
- Mental health support services- external site- external site- external site- external site
- Suicide and crisis support- external site- external site- external site- external site
Your roadmap
To get you started, download the roadmap- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site and pillars model- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site to plan your next steps.
Key actions for your roadmap to a mentally healthy workplace are:
- Gaining leadership support and demonstrating this at workplace level
- Undertaking a stocktake:
- Identify areas of concern
- Identify what you are already doing, using the protect, respond, promote pillars
- What might be missing?
- Engaging your people – consult with a wide range of staff to understand their needs
- Consider resources internally and externally to assist
- Identify top priority areas for action
How can we help?
Our specialised mentally healthy workplaces service- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site can provide practical support, advice and resources in relation to creating mentally healthy workplaces.
Contact us on (08) 8233 2310 or email mentallyhealthy@rtwsa.com.
Free tools and resources are available to help workplaces to get started on their mentally healthy workplace journey.
ReturnToWorkSA's workshops, webinars and online modules
A good place to start is with our interactive online modules, or attend one of our in-person or online workshops.
Developed in collaboration with GPEx, this module unpacks the 'what', 'why' and 'how' of a mentally healthy workplace, designed specifically to support employers, Return to Work Coordinators, managers and leaders.
Developed in partnership with SafeWork SA, this module equips you with practical tools to identify and manage psychosocial hazards at work such as high workloads, poor role clarity, and exposure to bullying.
Free workshops
ReturnToWorkSA provides free workshops on mentally healthy workplaces and returning to work.
Subscribe to receive updates about our upcoming workshops:
- Creating a mentally healthy workplace and key pillars to success
- Managing psychosocial hazards and risks
- Mentally Healthy Workplaces Masterclass
- Building you workplace wellbeing program
- Embedding cultural safety in mentally healthy workplaces
Useful tools and resources
Free workplace supports and resources
State based:
- SafeWork SA- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site – provides information on legislative requirements for psychosocial hazards. For enquires phone 1300 365 255.
- Healthy Workplaces website- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - provides workplaces with information on how to create healthy, safe and thriving workplaces across South Australia
- Financial challenges can cause significant stress which can impact on mental health and wellbeing. Part of a mentally healthy workplace can include financial wellbeing, to learn more about effectively supporting employees we have created guide on Financial Wellbeing Support.
National based:
- National Mental Health Commission - outlines a nationally consistent approach to mentally healthy workplaces in Australia with related resources
- Beyond Blue- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - for information on work and mental health
- Black Dog Institute- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - workplace mental health and wellbeing resources, including self-care
- Safe Work Australia- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site – national policy body, provides national information on psychosocial hazards- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site
- RUOK- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site – information, tips and guides on having a conversation
- MATES- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - a charity that provides suicide prevention through community development programs on sites, and by supporting workers in need through case management and a 24/7 help line.
For small business:
- ReturnToWorkSA's Support for Small Business page - Essential information and free supports and services
- A Head for Business- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - mental health support for small business
- New Access for Small Business Owners- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - a guided self-help mental health coaching program, by Beyond Blue
- Office for Small and Family Business Mental Health and Wellbeing Program provides support for small business owners and their employees to build resilience and cope with mental health challenges and stressors.
Mental health support services
- Your workplace may have access to an Employee Assistance Program- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site that you can promote to your employees
- The national Medicare Mental Health website provides easy access to Medicare Mental Health initiatives, as well as other trusted mental health providers and their services, information and support. Call on 1800 595 212 Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm, excludes public holidays
- Beyond Blue has a 24/7 support service. Phone 1300 224 636 or chat online- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site.
- WellMob provides social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site
- Adelaide Primary Health Network (PHN) have commissioned a wide range of mental health care services for the metropolitan area including a summary of Primary Mental Health Care Services- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site use the service filter and select 'mental health' to view the services available in South Australia. Country SA Primary Health Network- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - external site - external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site also offer a wide range of supports.
- MindSpot support Australian adults with free, confidential psychological assessments and treatments, and access to qualified therapists.
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Suicide and crisis support
If you or an employee is in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harming yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000.
To talk to someone now, call these 24/7 support services:
- Suicide Call Back Service - external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site1300 659 467
- Lifeline- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site on 13 11 14 or TEXT 0477 13 11 14
- 13YARN- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site on 13 92 76
- Mental Health Triage Service- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site on 13 14 65
- Urgent Mental Health Care Centre in Adelaide, this 24/7 free service is located at 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide.

Date printed: 25 Jan 2026
