Overview
The personal and professional demands experienced by those working in the remote health sector are significant and unique. CRANAplus provides mental health and wellbeing support tailored specifically to these distinct needs, including a 24/7 telephone support line and a comprehensive range of wellbeing workshops, resources and online learning.
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Bush Support Line
Our Bush Support Line offers free 24/7, 365-day telephone support to Australia’s current and emerging rural and remote health workforce and their families.
The line is staffed by psychologists with rural, remote, and cross-cultural expertise.
It provides a confidential space where health workers and their families can discuss professional and personal difficulties, seek advice, and develop coping strategies.
Bush Support Line update – 8/4/24
CRANAplus has introduced some small changes to the Bush Support Line to improve user experience. At the beginning of the call, callers will hear a brief pre-recorded message and be able to provide informed consent prior to being transferred to a psychologist. If on hold, callers will hear a message about mental health and wellbeing services. The hold period will also last longer to allow more opportunity for the call to be answered.
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Resources
CRANAplus develops written resources, podcasts and webinars to support the mental health and wellbeing of the rural and remote health workforce.
We encourage you to browse our resources and share them with your colleagues or staff, or contact us to access free, professionally printed wellbeing tip sheets, posters and resources such as pens and self-care magnets.
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Mindful Monday
Our psychologists deliver research-based advice to the inboxes of over 4,200 rural
and remote health workers every Monday morning. Our Mindful Monday newsletter helps readers to cope with the daily challenges of living and working in demanding environments and to manage stress, trauma, grief, workplace conflict and other common challenges.
Wellbeing Workshops
We provide free, flexible tailored wellbeing workshops to rural and remote health workplaces across Australia. Our workshops are designed to help your team meet the challenges of providing health care in their unique setting and can be customised to meet your organisation’s needs.
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Online Learning
CRANAplus provides online learning to support the mental health and wellbeing of the rural and remote health workforce.
Critical Conversations: Preparing learners to navigate conversations with people who need support, recognise when extra help is needed, and familiarise with key points when discussing self-harm or suicide.
Feedback
We welcome feedback on any CRANAplus Mental Health & Wellbeing service, including Mindful Mondays, the Bush Support Line, and our workshops.
More information
We encourage you to view the Mental Health & Wellbeing Privacy Policy and the CRANAplus Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Charter.