2020 was a particularly challenging year with each of us facing personal and professional challenges. 2021 is now well and truly here and as we all begin to adjust to the ‘new normal’ it is a great time to reset and ensure your mental health and wellbeing is a priority.
Throughout this year we remain committed to supporting you with a wide range of resources, practical advice and support for you and your family.
Health and Wellbeing employee forums return
Our Health and wellbeing focused employee forums will be held monthly, commencing Thursday 18 February. We recommend tuning in for the first session as we focus on the theme for this month – your psychological wellbeing, dealing with uncertainty. This session will also provide you with the opportunity to tell us what other health and wellbeing topics and support you would like to see in 2021.
Previous employee forums and presentations are available anytime on the Monash Health COVID-19 website.
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
our Employee Assistance Program is available to our employees, their immediate family, and volunteers to provide free and confidential support. The support covers eight work and non-work-related issues including:
- Employee assist
- Career assist
- Nutrition and Lifestyle assist
- Manager assist
- Money assist
- Legal assist
- Family and Conflict assist
To find out more or book an appointment call 1300 687 327 or make an online booking anytime. Appointments are available 8am-8pm, with some availability on weekends.
EAP Converge portal
The EAP also offers an online portal available with plenty of general resources and support available to access anytime. To login visit https://www.convergeinternational.com.au/ and use monashhealth as both the username and password.
Call a Psychologist
The free Monash Health Call a Psychologist program will continue to offer both individual and team confidential psychological first aid and emotional support. Call a Psychologist service, call 0418 905 414.
Employee website
The coronavirus employee website provides plenty of practical advice and resources to support you, including links to health and wellbeing training on Latte, peer support networks, videos, presentations and prompts.
Approved by Karen Lowe
