Free confidential counselling 1300 725 881
During this time of concern for health, employment and finances, employer and worker members are reminded that you have access to Protect's free independent and confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Face to face sessions have ceased for the time being however phone and online services are running.
Each call to Protect Counselling is answered by a trained, professional counsellor. The helpline offers immediate coaching and assistance. You will always receive an immediate response from a highly trained team of independent professionals.
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COVID-19 resources
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Hunterlink resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Help with anxiety
- Mindest shift during pandemic
- Working from home
- Managing a team working from home
- The discomfort you are feeling is grief
Please note - these resources are part of Protect’s overall counselling service offering, however we strongly encourage you to call 1300 725 881 (free call) as your first priority.
About Hunterlink
Protect Counselling is operated confidentially by the Hunterlink team of external counsellors. We partnered with Hunterlink on the strong recommendation of the Maritime Union of Australia to provide support services for our membership Australia-wide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Hunterlink prides itself on being the ultimate employee assistance program (EAP). Their solutions revolve around well-being, treating cases of critical incidents, early intervention, and providing counselling, workshops, and training.
Protect Counselling is a service for:
- individuals seeking support,
- workers wanting advice on support for colleagues,
- family members of Protect.