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Protect statements normally sent to you by mail, will instead be available online from January 2021. You will be able to view and download your statement from your Protect account through the workers portal.
After great sacrifice, Melbourne has been released from 112 days of lockdown. While we're excited to get back to some sort of normality, we will largely continue to work offsite as per the Victorian Premier's advice.
Employers facing the prospect of shut down due to COVID-19 should make note of this important information
We answer commonly asked questions in relation to COVID-19 coronavirus. Rest assured our aim is to continue to support all Protect members as best as we can.
Protect’s role is to support members in times of employment difficulty. This article advises severance changes and assistance available to members to help bear the impact of COVID-19.
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia. Look out for the signs on our checklist and know that you and your family have access to free and confidential counselling 24/7.
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We partner with employers and unions to bring workers the best employment benefits in the country.
Our primary purpose is to support our member employers, workers and their families during any period of unemployment, illness, injury, or personal difficulty.
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Protect counselling is a free confidential service for individuals seeking support, as well as employers and workers wanting advice on the best method to assist colleagues dealing with a range of concerns:

COVID-19 IMPACTS
SUICIDE PREVENTION
GAMBLING PROBLEMS
BULLYING & HARASSMENT
Depression & Anxiety
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
SOCIAL ISOLATION
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ALCOHOL ADDICTION
STRESS & PRESSURE AT WORK