Tools and resources for a mentally healthy workplace
There are a range of free tools and resources available for small, medium and large businesses to assist in creating a mentally healthy workplace- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- 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 and pillars model- 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 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- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site
Useful tools and resources
Free tools and resources are available to help workplaces to get started on their mentally healthy workplace journey.
A good place to start is our Mentally Healthy Workplaces interactive online course. Developed in collaboration with GPEx, this module unpacks the 'what', 'why' and 'how' of a mentally healthy workplace. The tool has been designed specifically to support employers, Return to Work Coordinators, managers and leaders.
Free workplace supports and resources
State based:
- Healthy Workplaces website- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - an initiative of the Collaborative Partnership for Workplace Health and Wellbeing in South Australia- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site, which works together to create healthy, safe and thriving workplaces across South Australia
- SafeWork SA- 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.
National based:
- Mentally Healthy Workplaces portal- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - outlines a nationally consistent approach to mentally healthy workplaces in Australia
- Beyond Blue- 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 - 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 – national policy body, provides national information on psychosocial hazards
- RUOK- 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 in Construction- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - suicide prevention in the construction industry
For small business:
- A Head for Business- 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 - a guided self-help mental health coaching program, by Beyond Blue
- Beyond Blue- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site - mental health information and tools for small business owners and sole traders
Workshops and webinars
ReturnToWorkSA provides free workshops- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site on mentally healthy workplaces and returning to work.
If you are large or self-insured employer, you may be interested in our Train the Trainer- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site for Mentally Healthy Workplaces. If you would like further information about this workshop, email mentallyhealthy@rtwsa.com- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site or phone 8233 2310.
Mental health support services
- as a workplace, you 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 that you can promote to your employees
- 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.
- Regional Access has free professional telephone and online counselling 24/7 for people 15 years and older living or working in regional South Australia. Phone 1300 032 186 for immediate support or access their online counselling- 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. 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 also offer a wide range of supports.
- Head to Health- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site is a federal government website that has digital mental health resources including apps, online programs and phone services.
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 site1300 659 467
- Lifeline- 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 on 13 92 76
- Mental Health Triage Service- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site- external site on 13 14 65
Date printed: 02 Oct 2023
