Below are trusted, practical Australian resources for mental health in the workplace — including national crisis supports, evidence-based workplace programs, guidance for employers, training providers, and specialist organisations. I’ve included what they offer and how they can help your workplace.

Immediate / crisis support (for anyone in immediate danger or crisis)

• Emergency: call 000 if life is threatened.
• Lifeline — 24/7 crisis support by phone (13 11 14), chat and text. Useful for employees in acute distress and for managers who need immediate advice about a distressed person. (Lifeline.org.au)

National workplace guidance and policy

• Safe Work Australia — national guidance on managing psychosocial hazards, the Model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work, and resources on mental health and WHS obligations for employers. Essential for risk-management, policy development and compliance. (safeworkaustralia.gov.au)
• Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance (National Mental Health Commission) — coalition of business, unions, regulators and mental-health groups providing leadership, resources and advocacy on workplace mental health. Good for strategic guidance and linking to sector initiatives. (mentalhealthcommission.gov.au)

Practical workplace programs & training

• Heads Up (Beyond Blue workplace program) — practical tools, guides, case studies and manager training to build mentally healthy workplaces; programs targeted at leaders, managers and employees. (Heads Up is Beyond Blue’s workplace initiative.) (business.gov.au)
• Black Dog Institute — evidence-based workplace training, coaching and resources (including NSW government–funded workplace training offers). Good for clinical-informed training, suicide prevention and resilience programs. (nsw.gov.au)

Clinical & lived-experience mental-health organisations

• Beyond Blue — information on anxiety, depression, workplace-related mental health, online resources and programs; also workplace-specific materials and training. Useful for awareness campaigns and linking staff to clinical supports. (business.gov.au)
• SANE Australia — resources for employers and workers about complex mental health conditions, workplace impact, and support strategies; advocacy and peer-led supports. (mentalhealthcommission.gov.au)
• Head to Health — national portal linking to accredited digital mental-health services and workplace-relevant information (including factsheets on managing mental health at work). Useful for directing employees to vetted online services. (headtohealth.gov.au)

Practical employer-focused guidance (where to start)

• business.gov.au (Create a mentally healthy workplace) — step-by-step guidance for small and medium businesses on identifying psychosocial hazards, assessing and controlling risks, and consulting workers. Good quick-start checklist for employers. (business.gov.au)
• State/territory WHS regulators (e.g., SafeWork NSW, SafeWork SA) — local implementation advice, training and enforcement information; many provide free training or coaching programs for businesses in their jurisdiction. Check your state regulator for local programs and funded training. (nsw.gov.au)

Other workplace supports and approaches

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) — confidential counselling services employers can provide for staff; many EAP providers also offer manager coaching and critical-incident support. (Check current EAP contracts/providers that suit your organisation.)
• Mental-health first aid training and manager mental-health training — evidence-based courses to help staff spot risk, have supportive conversations and refer to professional help (available through Black Dog Institute, MHFA Australia and other providers). (nsw.gov.au)

Quick action checklist for employers

1. Review Safe Work Australia guidance and your state WHS regulator expectations for psychosocial risk management. (safeworkaustralia.gov.au)
2. Use Heads Up / Beyond Blue resources to create or update policies, manager checklists and awareness campaigns. (business.gov.au)
3. Provide training (managers + staff) via Black Dog Institute or local government-funded programs. (nsw.gov.au)
4. Offer confidential support (EAP) and clear pathways to clinical care (Head to Health, Beyond Blue, SANE). (headtohealth.gov.au)
5. Publicise crisis numbers (13 11 14 Lifeline) and local emergency procedures. (Lifeline.org.au)

If you’d like, I can:

• produce a one-page mental-health-at-work checklist tailored to your organisation size (SME / large employer / not-for-profit), or
• gather direct program links, phone numbers and recommended whole-of-workplace templates (policy, risk assessment and a manager conversation script).

Which of those would you prefer?