MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING RESOURCES
We believe that prevocational doctors have the right to feel safe and supported whilst pursuing their career goals. PVASS does not condone any form of bullying, discrimination and/or sexual harrassment in the workplace. The surgical training pathway can be an overwhelming and isolating experience without having to worry about additional conflicts with staff and/or patients. We have created the following non-exhaustive list of resources in the hope that it may help yourself or a colleague looking for professional support or reporting pathways outside of the PVASS community.
MEDICAL CONTACTS
RACS Enquiries, Concerns & Complaints
Support line or webpage form
Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
Contact webpage
Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Contact webpage
Drs4Drs 24/7
National helpline & resources webpage
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Practitioner support services webpage
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH CONTACTS
Beyond Blue
Mental health support line
1300 22 4636 (24 hours)
Lifeline
Mental health support line
13 11 14 (24 hours)
MindSpot Clinic
Phone and online service for people with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood or depression.
1800 61 44 34 (8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat)
QLife (phoneline)
Phone and web-based services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.
1800 184 527 (3pm-12am / 7 days a week)