The Griffith University workplace wellbeing and counselling program is a free and confidential resource available for all employees and their immediate family.
The program is designed to assist you to enhance your individual health and wellbeing, and can support your entire work, health and life journey. The services are delivered by an external provider, Converge International.
HDR Candidates are also able to access the wellbeing and counselling services of Converge, via the Toll Free number below. Online resources are also available via the Converge App using your preferred device.
Converge International Services
The Converge Portal and Converge International App allows you access to a free, confidential, personal coaching and counselling service that provides support for a variety of short-term, personal or work issues. This service gives you access to qualified professionals including psychologists, social workers and management coaches.
Staff can access up to 6 sessions (online, face to face or by telephone) each financial year. Free online resource via the Converge Portal or App are available 24/7, and focus on:
Life - life stages, change, grief and loss
Body - exercise, fitness, sleep, nutrition
Money - budgets, debt, saving and retirement planning
Relationships - work relationships, partner relationships and friendships
Work - better work-life balance and enhancing performance
Family - parenting, elder care, family violence, extended and blended families
Mind - managing stress and mental health
Additional mental health services
At Griffith, we not only provide free mental health counselling and support through Converge, but we also actively promote good mental health. You can find more information on the Wellbeing resources and supports webpage.
Wellbeing services
Griffith University is committed to supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of its staff, and offer the following initiatives:
Healthy lifestyle
Healthy community
Healthy minds
Healthy places
Staff yoga is also available at Gold Coast and Brisbane South (Nathan) for only $5 per session. For times and locations, please contact Nicole Graham: n.graham@griffith.edu.au
External support services
You can also reach out to external services for support:
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Lifeline: 13 11 14
QLife: 1800 184 527
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to tackling global challenges around good health.
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