Working with Beyond Blue

REIV understands the importance of mental wellbeing. The current environment will impact us all in different ways; social isolation, job, business and financial stress, and the real anxiety of such uncertain and unpredictable times can impact on mental health and wellbeing. To help support our Members during these times, we are sharing some resources and tools developed by Beyond Blue. 

The Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service, delivered by Beyond Blue, is a service dedicated to helping people deal with the impact of the pandemic on their mental health and wellbeing. The service is free and available 24/7 at 1800 512 348. The service provides easy access to a broad range of supports from online wellbeing tips and self-help tools, to phone counselling from trained mental health professionals and peer-to-peer support options. Some of the resources available are:

• - Advice and information;
  - Digital tools and apps to help people manage their own mental health and wellbeing;
  - A dedicated support line staffed by mental health professionals;
  - Referrals to other services and information as needed, including financial support;
  - Easy links to Beyond Blue’s online peer support forums; and
  - Links to emergency and crisis supports

​Business owners, please consider the tools and templates available to plan and support your teams.