Supports and services for small business

Our Employer Education Service can assist small employers by providing tailored support to help navigate and manage the recovery and return to work process to help minimise the impact of injury on the worker and employer.
To access the free Employer Education Service call 08 8238 5958 or email coordinators@rtwsa.com

Our Mentally Healthy Workplaces Service provides guidance and support on creating a mentally healthy workplace, including advice around the prevention of psychological injury claims and the availability of free community mental health supports.
To access the free Mentally Healthy Service call 08 8233 2310 or email mentallyhealthy@rtwsa.com

SafeWork SA provides a free advisory service to small businesses. The Simple Steps to Safety Guide helps small businesses to include work health and safety as part of their business planning.
Office for Small and Family Business supports businesses to start, grow and succeed, connecting you to an array of government services.
The OSFB Mental Health and Wellbeing program provides South Australian small business owners access to mental health and wellbeing support for themselves and their employees at low or no cost.

Ahead for Business: Mental health support for small business helps small business owners take action on their mental health and wellbeing through personalised resources and tools tailored to their specific needs.
SA Business Chamber - Workplace Wellbeing Guide for Small Business- guide to developing a workplace wellbeing strategy that encourages self-care and embraces a culture that supports health, safety and wellbeing in your workplace.
Rural Business Support
The Small and Rural Business Financial Counselling program assists eligible South Australian small and family owned businesses get control of their finances including managing their debt.
Small Business Debt Helpline – CALL 1800 413 828
free service for small business owners in financial difficulty.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners (NASBO) - Beyond Blue is a free, confidential mental health coaching program, designed to help small business owners and sole traders manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Available nationally by phone or video call, you can access 8 coaching sessions with no GP referral required. All mental health coaches are specially trained and have a small business background so they understand your unique challenges.

Beyond Blue has a 24/7 support service. Phone 1300 224 636 or chat online.
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.
Medicare Mental Health is a federal government website that helps you access the mental health and wellbeing resources and services that are right for you.
MensLine Australia provides 24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men. Call 1300 78 99 78 or access the online or video chat.
QLIFE is a counselling service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI) communities. Call 1800 184 527 or access their online chat.
MATES in Construction is 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 Helpline 1300 642 111

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: