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Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
Medico-legal matters that may arise can be a huge source of stress.Whether you're a student, an intern, or running your own practice - life can be stressful and even overwhelming. MDA National is here to not only protect your career and reputation, but to support your health and wellbeing along the way.
MDA National Support Program
Health and Wellbeing webinars
As part of our continued support for students and doctors in training, we have partnered with Dr. Amy Imms to provide you with a complimentary series of health and wellbeing webinars called "Empowering Junior Doctors". Learn more about the MDA National's Health and Wellbeing program.
Doctors for Doctors Program
Our Doctors for Doctors Program is a confidential peer support service for Members experiencing a medico-legal matter. Doctors who provide this service are exempt from mandatory reporting obligations, so Members can share their concerns freely with a peer who understands their profession and the personal impact of a medico-legal matter.
Upcoming activities
We host a range of local activities in medical practices, hospitals and universities to promote your health and well being.
Contact your state Business Development Specialist about upcoming activities in your area.
Head over to the MDA National library to see our Health and Wellbeing articles, blog posts, webinars and podcasts.
Crisis Support
Beyond Blue
Telephone, online and email counselling for people going through a tough time.
Lifeline
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Suicide Call Back Service
A nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Useful Support Programs and Services
DRS4DRS
DRS4DRS provides support for any doctor or medical student across Australia.DRS4DRS promotes the health and wellbeing of doctors and medical students across Australia.
They’re here to help you find the support you need – online resources, referral services and importantly for wellbeing, they’ll help you find a GP.
In addition to these, Doctors Health Services Pty Ltd (DrHS) is also making available a confidential telehealth service specifically for doctors and medical students who are struggling with their mental health.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1300374377
Website: www.drs4drs.com.au
Black Dog Institute
The only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, their aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.Black Dog Institute is a proudly independent not-for-profit medical research institute affiliated with UNSW Sydney.
They work within nine directoriates to bring our rapid translational model to life:
- Research
- Strategy and Operations
- Service Implementation
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy
- Funding and Partnerships
- Marketing and Communications
- Finance and Governance
- Digital Transformation
- People and Culture
Contact Information:
Phone: (02) 9382 4530
Website: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
SANE Australia
A national mental health charity making a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research and advocacy.
Wellways
A leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services span mental health, disability and community care.Wellways offers a wide range of individually tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health issues or disability, as well as their families, friends and carers. Their experienced, local staff will help you take charge of your wellbeing, connect with others and participate in your community.
Services:
- NDIS
- Your health and wellbeing
- Being part of a community
- Maintaining a home
- Work and learning
- Support coordination
- Support for families, friends and carers
- Helpline
- Acquired brain injury
Contact Information:
Phone: 1300 111 400
Website: www.wellways.org
Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
Free, confidential peer support for health professionals in Australia and New Zealand.Hand-n-Hand (Helping Australian & New Zealand Nurses and Doctors) was founded in March 2020 in far north QLD.
What is peer support?
A way of providing emotional and wellbeing assistance where both the facilitator and participant are equals. Through this, people can connect through lived experiences.
How does it work?
You sign up, and they match you with a peer support volunteer from a similar field and level of training. Once linked in, you can catch up whenever suits you both, as often as you need, online or in person.
Information:
Website: www.handnhand.org.au
Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
They provide Victorians with guidance and support at every stage of the journey, from discovery to recovery.EDV support Victorians experiencing eating disorders and their family and friends throughout the treatment and recovery journey.
- EDV Hub
- Online chat
- mental health clinic
- Workshops and Group Programs
- EDV Dietetics
- Peer Mentoring Program
- EDV SE-ED Program
- Podcast
- Carer Coaching Program
- E-learning platform
- EDV in Gippsland
- EDV blog
- Telehealth Nurse
- Bookshop
- Carer Courses
- Telehealth Counselling service
- Support groups
- Stories of Recovery
Contact Information:
Phone: 1300 550 236
Website: www.eatingdisorders.org.au
Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria (ADAVIC)
Help and support for anxiety and depression.Help and support for anxiety and depression, including "grass-roots" support, information, and resources for:
- archive
- Anxiety, stress & worry
- Panic Disorder
- Social Phobia
- Agoraphobia
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Hoarding
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Based in Melbourne, Victoria, they provide:
- Phone and Email support, information and referral
- Facebook support
- Weekly support group meetings
- Information sessions, seminars, and workshops
- Professional development event
- Referrals to therapists specialising in anxiety and depression
Contact Information:
Phone: (03) 9853 8089
Doctors' Health Advisory Services
Doctors' Health Advisory Services provides access to health care to doctors, veterinarian or student in these professions.
The Doctors' Health Advisory Service (DHAS) offers personal advice to medical practitioners and students facing difficulties. Medical practitioners concerned about their own health, the health of a colleague or family member who is a doctor or medical student can call the DHAS for advice.
Callers often seek advice in relation to stress, mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems, career crises and personal and relationship difficulties.
Below is the contact details for DHAS in each state and territory:
ACT
Doctors' Health Advisory Service
Suite 207, Level 2, 69 Christie Street
Phone: 02 9437 6552
Website: www.dhas.org.au
Email: admin@dhas.org.au
NSW
Doctors' Health Advisory Service
Suite 207, Level 2, 69 Christie Street
Phone: 02 9437 6552
Website: www.dhas.org.au
Email: admin@dhas.org.au
NT
Doctors' Health NT
PO Box 7427 Hutt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 8366 0250
Website: www.doctorshealthsa.com.au
Email: reception@doctorshealthsa.com.au
QLD
SA
Doctors' Health SA
PO Box 7427 Hutt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 08 8366 0250
Website: www.doctorshealthsa.com.au
Email: reception@doctorshealthsa.com.au
TAS
Victorian Doctors Health Program
Ground Floor, 293 Royal Parade
Parkville, VIC 3052
Phone: 1300330543
Website: www.vdhp.org.au
Email: vdhp@vdhp.org.au
VIC
Victorian Doctors Health Program
Ground Floor, 293 Royal Parade
Parkville, VIC 3052
Phone: 1300330543
Website: www.vdhp.org.au
Email: vdhp@vdhp.org.au
Peer Support Service
Ground Floor, 293 Royal Parade
Parkville, VIC 3052
Phone: (03) 9280 8722
Website: www.amavic.com.au
Email: amavic@amavic.com.au
WA
Doctors' Health Advisory Service WA
Phone: 08 9321 3098
Website: www.dhaswa.com.au
Email: manager@dhaswa.com.au
