Individual and team support

We have pulled together a range of additional resources to help you work through any issues which may arise as a result of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this page

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Call a Psychologist
• How to look after yourself during challenging times
• Supporting children and adolescents
• Emergency numbers
• Self care resources
• Wellbeing posters

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP service, provided by Converge International, is not only there to provide you with proactive support and advice but is also there for when times are tough.  The service is available for employees, immediate family members and volunteers for short term counselling and coaching support.

The EAP is available 8am-8pm, with limited availability on weekends. To find out more or book an appointment call 1300 687 327.

Further health and wellbeing information can be accessed through Converge International.

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Call a Psychologist

Monash Health psychologists are providing a confidential and free service for our employees.

Call a Psychologist provides the opportunity for individuals and teams to pause, receive emotional support and promote self or group efficacy. Sessions may be in person or via teleconferencing. A psychologist will return your call and set up a time that works for you or your team.

To access Call a Psychologist, call: 0418 905 414.

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How to look after yourself in challenging times

Whether you are working in a clinical environment or from home in a supporting role, we need you to look out for your own wellbeing and that of your team.

The following resources will take you through the seven steps for healthcare workers to cope with COVID-19 related anxiety or distress, as part of our COVID-19 Employee Emotional Support Guidelines.

Seven steps for healthcare workers

1. Acknowledge your own feelings – and then accept others may react differently to the same situation
2. Take care of your basic needs first – maintain as best as possible a normal routine, eat healthy food, continue to exercise, get enough sleep
3. Stay connected, especially with your loved ones – even if that needs to be via digital methods
4. Draw on the skills you already have to manage life challenges
5. Seek accurate information and facts – keep up to date with Monash Health information and trusted sources
6. Limit time watching or listening to media– this includes social media and coverage that you know might be inaccurate
7. Remember to ask for support– from colleagues, your manager or another trusted contact.

These steps are expanded on in the presentation from Barry Bloch, Head of Organisational Transformation, who has shared this advice and research for emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can watch the presentation and download the slides using the links below.

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Supporting children and adolescents

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Emergency numbers

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Self-care resources

The team at the Monash Health library has put together some self-care resources and recommendations for clinicians and nurses.

Take a look through the resource guide, which features books, apps, podcasts and links.

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Wellbeing posters

Monash Health posters

The view and download Monash Health’s health and wellbeing posters, visit the employee resources page.

External posters

Download health and wellbeing posters from reputable third-party sources.

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