The app is an evidence-based online mental health support tool that is being rolled out by the Victorian government and provides 10 short interactive sessions accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone helping users learn mindfulness and cognitive techniques for resilience and to manage workplace stressors.
This program is part of the government’s $26 million commitment to providing timely and needs-based support through the Wellbeing and Mental Health Support for Businesses Initiative, announced in August 2020.
Other initiatives include the Partners in Wellbeing helpline, a free and confidential service that provides support for small-business owners and employees with wellbeing coaching, financial counselling and business advisory services, available seven days a week and the small-business edition of the WorkSafe WorkWell Toolkit, supporting small-business owners and sole traders to create mentally healthy workplaces.
Victorian small businesses can register for free access to Mindarma until 30 June 2022. For information on this and other wellbeing resources, visit business.vic.gov.au
“We know small businesses continue to face significant challenges due to the pandemic and that may cause concern and uncertainty for their employees,” Minister for Small Business, Jaala Pulford, said.
“The Mindarma app provides skills and tools that are known to protect mental health and in a simple and convenient way to support staff in these challenging times.
“Small businesses want to look after their staff and we’re backing them by investing in innovative ways to provide mental health and wellbeing supporting.”
