{"id":1882,"date":"2026-07-02T13:49:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T03:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staff.its.edu.au\/?p=1882"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T03:56:52","slug":"employee-support-need-to-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staff.its.edu.au\/?p=1882","title":{"rendered":"Employee Support: Need to Talk?"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”TITLE” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#2fc2ef 0%|#0c71c3 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”TITLE” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”1500px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”TITLE” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

\ud83d\udcac Need Someone to Talk With?<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”BODY” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”BODY” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1500px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”BODY” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

Need Someone to Talk With?<\/span><\/h1>\n

Everyone experiences times when work, family or life can feel overwhelming. Speaking with someone early can often make a significant difference and help prevent small concerns from becoming larger challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or simply need someone independent to listen, confidential support is available.<\/span><\/p>\n

The organisations listed within this hub provide free or low-cost professional support, information and practical strategies to help you manage life’s challenges. Many services are available 24 hours a day and can be accessed without notifying Intelligent Training Solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember\u2014asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Support is Available!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

We have always encouraged all staff to seek assistance early if they are experiencing work-related stress, anxiety, burnout or other wellbeing concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, support options include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Speaking with your Manager or Supervisor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Speaking confidentially with the ITS Directors – You should have Cameron’s and my numbers in your phone.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Accessing your General Practitioner (GP)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Contacting Beyond Blue<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Contacting Lifeline (13 11 14)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Accessing the WorkSafe Victoria-funded Before Blue \u2013 Worker Mental Health Coaching<\/strong> program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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