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More Mental Health Support For Victorian Workers

30 April 2025

The Victorian Government has introduced a new Worker Mental Health Support Helpline to provide free and confidential counselling services to workers in small and medium-sized businesses. This initiative aims to address work-related stress and burnout, preventing these issues from escalating into more serious mental injuries that require medical treatment or time off work. The helpline is part of the Return to Work Victoria initiative, supported by a $50 million investment, and will be delivered by TELUS Health.

The helpline targets high-risk industries such as healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, and construction. Workers in these sectors can access up to four sessions of 24/7 support via telehealth or online. The program underscores the government's commitment to improving workplace mental health and reducing the incidence of mental injuries, which currently make up 18% of all workers' compensation claims in Victoria.

Eligible workers can access to up to four sessions each of free and confidential 24/7 support via telehealth or online by calling 1800 318 421.

For more information visit go.telushealth.com/en-au/vic-mental-health