Financial stress is becoming a widespread issue impacting on employee wellbeing. It continues to be one of the main issues impacting workplaces in terms of presenteeism. On average, financially stressed employees take an extra four sick days each year. They also lose an average of 6.9 hours a week of productive time at work as a result of stress-related "presenteeism". Financial challenges can occur at many times in our life; getting married or separating, planning time out of the workforce due to children, buying or selling a home, retirement, redundancy, change in income, or unexpected medical expenses. Understanding financial concepts can be very confusing and it is difficult to know who to trust and approach for help. AccessEAP offer specialist financial coaching to provide employees confidential guidance and support to expertly and respectfully guide people back to financial control. Employees are entitled to financial coaching sessions as part of their EAP session entitlement. The session will usually take place over the phone.

The coach can work with you on a varied range of topics. Some of those may include:

• General money management
• Budgeting and debt management
• Creating a money plan that works for you
• Adjusting to a change in pay cycles

Disclaimer:This service is provided by an AccessEAP financial partner and does not make financial product recommendations, promote any individual financial organisation or approach, or provide personal financial advice on investments or taxation issues. We do not take the place of your solicitor, accountant, financial adviser or any other third party professionals and advise will advise you to speak with them directly if specific advice is being sought.

There is a growing body of evidence to demonstrate that the food we eat affects our mental health and plays a significant role in our overall wellbeing. For example, dietary changes have been successfully trialed in the treatment of clinical depression. The positive effects of good gut health also extend to improved mental performance, which is important for those in mentally demanding jobs.

AccessEAP offers employees the opportunity to receive a consultation with a nutritionist for advice about dietary changes to better support their wellbeing. Employees are entitled to one nutrition consultation as part of their EAP session entitlement.

The nutrition coaching service can assist employees with:

• understanding the impact of food choices on brain function and emotional health
• identifying symptoms associated with food choices
• understanding desired health outcomes
• healthy eating tips to optimise wellbeing

Employees often contact AccessEAP for support in the context of relationship and other family difficulties, some of which involve complex legal issues, e.g. disputes about money following divorce or the death of a family member.

AccessEAP offer specialist legal consultation to provide employees confidential advice and legal information in the complex areas of family law. Employees are entitled to one legal consultation as part of their EAP session entitlement.

The legal consultation service assists employees to better understand the factors they need to take into account when dealing with family law matters, such as:

• What to do when facing a separation or divorce
• Property settlement
• Child and spousal maintenance
• Parenting arrangements
• Legal wills
• Prenuptial agreements
• Domestic Violence
• Consent Orders
Please Note: This specialist service is provided by an AccessEAP legal partner.

AccessEAP recognises the significance of providing culturally sensitive counselling to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the workplace. Co-operation is part of our way of working together to provide culturally appropriate support, sharing knowledge in a respectful, confidential and safe space.

Our Client Services Team members are available to speak with you. Please call to make an appointment between EST 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday or outside these hours for urgent requests. At AccessEAP our Cultural Wellbeing Team includes both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Counsellors and Culturally Sensitive Counsellors. If appropriate our Cultural Co-Ordinator is able to assess and understand any individual circumstances and will work with you to identify the most culturally safe options for you or your organisation.

Together we find ways to provide culturally appropriate support that works for you, sharing knowledge in a respectful, confidential and safe space. Having a chat can help with the day to day challenges at home or in the workplace such as;

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Grief and Loss
• Dependency Issues
• Financial
• Diet
• Family/relationships

At AccessEAP we are aware of some of the challenges which you may experience as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our counsellors will approach all and any experiences that you wish to discuss with respect, compassion, and acceptance. We believe that everyone has a right to feel safe and understood, regardless of sexual or gender identity. We also understand that many of the concerns that LGBTQIA+ employees bring to counselling are common to all people and are not related in any way to their sexual or gender identity. However, our counsellors are also sensitive to, and continue to learn about, some of the unique challenges you may face as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Find out more about the LGBTQIA+ Dedicated Line here.

LGBTQIA+ Dedicated Line: 1300 349 950.