Mental health at work resources | NSW Government

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Resource kits

A range of resource kits you can use to help you create mental health at work policies, procedures and a supportive culture.

There are kits for: COVID-19, leaders, small business, recovery at work, the public sector, and training.

Research

Research, evidence and data have defined how we have developed advice, training, and support for businesses and employees.

Learn more about the NSW benchmarking tool and the research we used to develop the NSW Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy.

Funding grants

The Recovery Boost Program provides up to $50,000 to fund innovative mental health projects at workplaces across NSW.

Expressions of Interest are now closed. We are currently reviewing the submissions. See what happens next.

Other tools, training and advice

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Tools

Check how mentally healthy your workplace is

Answer a few questions and our tool can tell you how mentally healthy your workplace is compared to others across NSW. It will then give you confidential, easy-to-follow suggestions that could improve mental health at your work.

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Training

Sign up for free training and coaching

We have easy-to-do programs you can use to improve mental health in your workplace. We have training for employers, managers, and employees. Led by experts, these programs are free and available now.

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Step-by-step advice

How to create a mentally healthy workplace

Use our practical, step-by-step advice to create a mentally healthy workplace.

Also available

Managing mental health in your workplace

Including:

Legal obligations and rights

Including:

Mentally Healthy Workplaces Strategy

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Last updated: 20 January 2023