Wellbeing and support for our staff

Everyone has the right to be and feel safe at work.

For NT Health staff seeking more information about wellbeing and healthy minds and bodies, visit the ‘Healthy@Work’ page on the NT Health intranet page.

There are many options available if you feel you need support at any time, below are some of the options available to our nurses and midwives;

• Counselling services for employees | NTG Central (internal website for employees only)
  The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides all employees and immediate family members with professional and confidential counselling services free of charge.
  EAP can provide you with assistance in dealing with issues and problems, which may impact on work performance.
  The aim is to provide you with support to identify or resolve matters early. Don't wait until you have reached crisis point to access services.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • The provision of an employee assistance program plays an important part in meeting the NT Health objective of providing staff with a satisfying, safe and healthy work environment.
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP) offer professional and confidential counselling for:
    • Their current spouse/partner and dependants.
    • NTG employees
  • Employees can seek assistance through their HR unit or arrange counselling sessions directly with one of the nominated providers listed in the below guide. The guide provides contact information for the nominated providers, options for accessing EAP sessions and frequently asked questions.
  • Further information can be found on the ‘Healthy@Work’ page on the NT Health intranet page.
• Support for Nurses & Midwives | Your health matters (nmsupport.org.au)
  Nurse & Midwife Support is a 24/7 national support hotline for nurses and midwives, nursing and midwifery students, employers, educators and concerned family and friends. IT provides access to confidential advice and referral.
• Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia
  Peer support and counselling for nurses, midwives and students. They support you to get to the bottom of your symptoms, set goals and develop a health plan. Support is available from 9am to 5pm AEST on 1800 001 060 or go to the Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia website for more information.
• CRANAplus
  For all Remote Health Professionals. To ensure the deliv­ery of safe, high qual­i­ty pri­ma­ry health­care to remote and iso­lat­ed areas of Australia. Call their 24 hour bush support line on 1800 805 391.

If you need help now

If you need help right now, services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia:

• Lifeline
• Beyond Blue Support Service
• Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
• Kids helpline
• Suicide Call Back Service
• If you are experiencing an emergency Call 000