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Mental Health and Wellbeing Program

Support for business owners and their employees to build resilience and cope with mental health challenges and stressors.

Small and Family Business Support

South Australian small business owners can access mental health and wellbeing support for themselves and their employees at low or no cost.

Aiming to increase resilience and capability to cope with mental health challenges, this program offers a range of support activities, including masterclasses, education and training sessions, workshops, one-on-one support, psychologist-led skills sessions, webinars, e-learning, and online tools and resources.

Delivery Partners

Be Well Co

A social enterprise that develops and delivers evidence-based mental health solutions, Be Well Co has merged with The Oranges Toolkit and they are owned by Camp Quality. The Be Well Work Well program provides free access to targeted workplace mental health solutions for staff and leaders in small and family businesses and includes masterclasses delivered online, and a one day in-person deep-dive workshop.

RISE - Building and Construction Support Program

RISE aims to reduce the prevalence of mental illness in the construction industry, where many small business owners and subcontractors report issues like poor work-life balance and financial stress. Ambassadors are equipped with Mental Health First Aid Training to ensure they are well prepared to provide early intervention, support, and referrals to other services as required.

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Other government supports

NewAccess for Small Business

A free mental health coaching program delivered by Beyond Blue, designed for small business owners, offering one-on-one structured support.

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Rural Business Support

Free and confidential support for small and family businesses dealing with the algal bloom and drought.

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Family and Business Mentors

A free service for farmers and primary production businesses in regional South Australia impacted by adverse events.

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Stay Afloat

Mental health support delivered through Seafood Industry SA (SISA) for people working in the seafood industry.

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