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Employee Support

We will try to support you as best we can to ensure work doesn’t come at the expense of your life outside work. 

We have a range of internal and external support services and programs in place for staff to access and benefit from.

These include: 

You will find more information on each of these programs and services either below or the sub pages. 

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Our workplace has been recognised as a breastfeeding friendly workplace.
Council is committed to supporting staff members experiencing or involved with family violence
Staff may experience financial difficulty and there are options available to you.
Council will start from a position of flexibility to do its best to help staff have some meaningful control over how, when and
Gender equality is when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities. 
As proud LGBTIQA+ allies we work to provide an inclusive environment for all.
Concerned about possible inappropriate behaviour in the workplace? Speak to a AWB Contact Representative
Change can be unsettling, we have compiled a range of resources to help you navigate change.
Sex-Based Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Gendered Violence are unacceptable, and we are dedicated to preventing it through
The online Whispli portal supports you to raise or report concerns about misconduct or suspected inappropriate workplace
Here's a range of tips to get your work from home set up just right.

Looking after your mental health

We encourage you to utilise the Employee Assistance Program.  

Below are details of other support services which provide counselling, resources and information to support you, your family or friends through challenging and/or difficult times.

Converge International - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Converge International provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff members and their immediate families.

Use of this service is at no cost to you and is totally confidential.

Lifeline

A national, 24 hour telephone counselling service available to anyone who requires support, information and referral to relevant support services available in the community.

Telephone 131114 (24 hours a day)
Lifeline Website

Mens Line Australia

A national, 24 hour telephone support and information/referral service for men with family and relationship concerns.

Telephone 1300 789 978
Mensline Australia Website

Beyond Blue

A national, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. The website has information including 'Looking after Yourself' and 'Supporting Someone with Depression or Anxiety', as well as a Healthy Families section.

Telephone 1300 224 636
Beyond Blue Website

Headspace

The National Youth Mental Health Foundation provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.  This covers four core areas:

  • mental health
  • physical health
  • work and study support
  • alcohol and other drug services

Telephone 8346 8213
Headspace Website

Sane Australia

A national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigning, education and research.

The organisation provides an online and telephone help line, online fact sheets and print and multi-media resources including specific information for employers, managers, co-workers and employees with mental illness. Workplace education and training is also provided.

Helpline 1800 187 263
Sane Australia Website

Head to Health

A web-based resource containing a range of digital mental health resources including videos and tip sheets.

Head to Health website