Receive Support
It's 100% free, confidential, and does not involve any medical or psychiatric treatment. Peer support facilitators all have training in peer support or mental health. You can choose from 1-on-1 peer support, or to join a peer support group with others from a similar field/level of training.
Support is available for anyone in the healthcare sector, including:
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Doctors
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Nurses
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Allied health
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Paramedics
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Healthcare students
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Non-clinical health staff
"Very grateful for the peer support provided - the collegiate discussions, sharing of experiences, etc. My work environment can be very isolating especially during the COVID pandemic, and social interactions with colleagues at my workplaces have dwindled to a minimum.
"Being able to connect and chat on a regular basis with peers has been a lifesaver."
Andrew, Specialist GP
What happens after I sign up?
Phone call
Expect a brief call from our triage team, who will ask about your preferences and motivations, in order to find a person or group that best suits your needs.
Welcome email
You'll receive an email formally welcoming you to the Hand-n-Hand network.
Finding a peer supporter
We will find a peer supporter (1-on-1 or group) that fits your preferences. This might take some time, depending on the facilitators available.
Linking in
You will be introduced to your peer supporter via email. From there, you can arrange a time/frequency to meet that best suits you all.
Still got questions?
Visit our FAQ page to learn more. If you still have questions, you can email us at handnhandAU@gmail.com.
Crisis support
Need help right now? Please seek crisis support instead:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636