The FAAA prides itself on encouraging members to prioritise their health and wellbeing, and provides support to assist when you are dealing with personal, family, or work-related unease.
FAAA Members, your immediate family and your staff have free access to six wellbeing sessions through the FAAA Wellbeing program as part of your FAAA membership.
This service is provided by EapAssist, an Australian company specialising in support across various areas of mental health concerns around work-based and personal problems that affect a member’s performance and wellbeing.
Common issues that may affect members of the FAAA Community include
- stress;
- depression;
- anxiety;
- burnout;
- trauma;
- substance abuse;
- gambling;
- harassment and bullying;
- financial problems;
- family issues;
- relationship difficulties;
- separation, loss and grief;
- termination and redundancy.
All contact with EapAssist is completely confidential, with no information shared with anyone unless authorised by you in writing.
Counselling sessions are available from Monday to Saturday from 9am-9pm, and there are also videos, webinars and strategies available online to help you.
For more information or to get in touch, click here.
Congress spotlight
Maintaining good mental health
Join Tim Hewson at the 2025 FAAA Congress in Perth, where Tim will be speaking on improving and maintaining good mental health in his session titled: ‘Redefining Mental Health: Brave Conversations and Stronger Connections’ (10am AWDT Thursday 20 November). He will talk about how movement, connection, meaningful conversations and community can fundamentally change how we can support ourselves and others.
This session is about empowering action. Whether you’re looking to support clients, family, friends or make a change in your own life, you’ll walk away with the tools and knowledge needed to make real change.
For more information on Congress, including how to register, click here.
