Resources: Programs Available
Spectrum of suitable mental health support for QLD small business
Wellness programs available in Queensland
There are many different programs available for businesses in Queensland.
In this page, we have provided additional information on other free wellness programs available for Queensland businesses.
Note that the needs of Queensland businesses are diverse and engaging a local service provider may be the most beneficial option for your business community.
For further guidance on engaging local providers, check the Connect – partner locally section of this toolkit.
Ahead for Business
This program is a digital hub that supports mental health and wellbeing of businesses. Funded by the Australian Treasury, this hub provides tailored resources, peer support, check-ups and personalised action plan for business owners.
Click here for more information.
BeyondBlue NewAccess for Small Business owners
This program is a fully funded mental health coaching program, developed by BeyondBlue, specifically developed for Small Business Owners. Coaches in the program have small business background and require no doctor’s referral. This program is available nationally via phone or video call, from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday.
Call 1300 945 301 or access by clicking here.
Customised wellness programs for your business
Other wellness programs are available from $150 per employee per year for businesses. Costs may vary by vendor, as well as the range of services available.
It is highly recommended that you reach out to your local providers to understand the support and resources that may be available for your community. Our research found that different communities may have different needs, and it is best to consult with a local specialist before choosing or recommending a wellness program to other businesses.
Resources: Planning and engagement tools
Find a planning guide, draft letters and other Business Chamber Queensland Wellness Program Resources engagement tools.
Further data and information
Committee for Economic Development of Australia: Mental Health and the Workplace
Description: This data as researched by CEDA provides data, information and recommendations on how businesses can improve productivity through improving their workers’ wellbeing
Best used for: Showing detailed analysis on the costs of mental health for businesses, and the projected impacts of mental health in the future. This paper is detailed, so best used in small dose, and may not be suitable for all audiences
Click here for more information.
Queensland Mental Health: Find help
Description: The page summarises all key helplines and programs that may be that provides mental and wellbeing help. The page offers filtering by topic of needs, such as support for carers, Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ community..
Best used for: A-Z page to look up free assistance available for different needs.
Click here for more information.
WorkSafe Queensland: Mentally healthy workplaces toolkit
Description: This toolkit provides practical tools and resources that employers, managers and leaders can use to create and maintain healthy workplaces.
Best used for: Helping employers, managers and leaders eliminate and minimise risks to psychological health, and create workplace environments that are mentally healthy.
Click here for more information.
Other wellness programs
Other programs that can be offered to businesses in your community:
Wheel of Wellbeing Program:
Developed by Maudsley International, the Wheel of Wellbeing—or WoW—is a flexible framework that represents the six universal themes that contribute to mental health and wellbeing: body, mind, spirit, people, place and planet. Using positive psychology, WoW links each of the six themes to positive action to promote mental wellbeing. This program is endorsed by the Queensland Mental Health Commission, through many regional hubs, including Logan and Southern Moreton Bay (SMBI), Central Queensland, North Queensland and Far North Queensland
The Orange Toolkit
The Oranges Toolkit builds mental and emotional agility through seriously
refreshing workplace wellbeing programs that equip employees to positively
adapt to complexity, change and adversity.
This is a paid program, which may be more suitable to businesses and organisations who are mature in their business journey. Some of their resources on the website is free, so think about how to use these for your purposes.
Workplace Wellness Bundle – EmploymentHero
www.employmenthero.com/resources/workplace-wellness-bundle
This is a free bundle that provides businesses with: low-cost strategies to improve employee wellbeing, employee wellness survey template, posters and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) fact sheets.