Before Session 2 commences, it is the perfect time to remind yourself of the support services available on campus for staff:

• The staff wellbeing portal, which has information on physical and mental health and the services available at Macquarie.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides counselling for a range of areas including relationships, work/life balance, vocational goals, managing change, anxiety, depression, physical wellbeing, interpersonal conflict and more. Counselling can be delivered face-to-face in the EAP office on Epping Road or via LiveChat, email, phone and video conferencing.
• managerAssist® for managers and team leaders, which provides a senior consultant to discuss strategies, options and approaches to help employees thrive and perform.
• Training and Development courses for staff, including Mental Health Awareness and Building your Emotional Resilience. Register via HR Online after notifying your manager.
• The Sport and Aquatic Centre, which has great deals for staff.
• uMassage in the Campus Hub, which offers reflexology, cupping, acupuncture and massage.
• The Centre for Emotional Health Clinic, which offers support and treatment for a range of issues, including anxiety and stress, shyness and social anxiety, depression or low mood, parenting difficulties, post traumatic stress disorder, trauma, loss and grief.

The Respect.Now.Always support page has also been refreshed so take an opportunity to familiarise yourself with its content, particularly where to go for support if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. On this page, you will find a range of useful information about confidential counselling, medical support, reporting, complaint options, and external services.