Griffith University is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes positive health and wellbeing for all members of our university community and assists them to flourish and achieve success in academic, social, recreational, family, and work domains of life.
Our Health and Medical Services, located on our Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast campuses offer a range of medical and ancillary services to students and staff.
Counsellors at Griffith can also provide helpful tools, strategies and perspectives on personal issues related to relationships, study, or work life. Whether you visit our student or professional clinic, you can be assured that you will receive the latest evidence-based treatments from passionate individuals who are committed to getting your health back on track.
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
Workplace Wellbeing and Counselling Program
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 Fee number below. Online resources are also available via the Converge App using your preferred device.
Accessing Converge International
This service can be accessed by telephone, face-to-face, video counselling or online counselling.
When accessing the Converge Online counselling portal, the login details are below.
Username: Converge
Password: eap
You can also download the Converge International App via the below link and use the login details to access all of Converge International's services.
App Code: GRIFFUNI
Converge International Services
The Converge Portal and 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 professional including psychologists, social workers and management coaches.
- 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
Download the Converge International app
To access First Nations support with Converge International
Support around indigenous issues. We provide a safe space for you to talk to someone who can empathise with your issues and provide support.
Call direct on 1300 287 432 or click the link below to call from your mobile device.
To access LGBTQI+ support with Converge International
Speak with a specialist counsellor and access support across issues specific to LGBTQI+.
Call direct on 1300 542 874 or click the link below to call from your mobile device.
To access Disability and Carers support with Converge International
Specialised advice on disability support, as well as emotional support around caring for family members or friends who live with disability.
Call direct on 1300 338 465 or click the link below to call from your mobile device.
Promoting good mental health through our hubs
At Griffith, we not only provide free mental health counselling and support through Converge, but we also actively promote good mental health. Find out more at our psychosocial and flourish wellbeing hubs.
Psychosocial Hub
Within this hub you will find a suite of tools, resources and strategies to support in managing the risk of psychosocial hazards within our workplaces.
Flourish Wellbeing Hub
In this hub you will find an array of supports and resources to support you to flourish at work and home.
Wellbeing
Griffith University is committed to supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of its staff. The Wellbeing Program provides opportunities for employees to improve their wellbeing, and focuses on four key areas; healthy lifestyle, community, minds and places.
Healthy lifestyle
- Allied health clinics
- Dental clinic
- Fitness centres
- Sports events
- Health and medical services
- Ergonomic information
Healthy community
Healthy minds
- Free wellbeing and counselling resources
- Harassment, bullying and discrimination
- Mental health and first aid
- Mindspot
- Psychology clinics
Healthy places
- Bike racks and trip facilities
- Parents and breastfeeding
- Sport and recreation
- Griffith food
- Safe campuses
- Supporting student wellbeing
Staff yoga
Available at Brisbane South (Nathan) for only $5 per session.
For times and locations, please contact Nicole Chambers: n.chambers@griffith.edu.au
Healthy university
Our vision: To create a thriving University community by supporting our staff and students to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
Contact us
Speak to our friendly team who are happy to help