It is important that health professionals identify when they might personally need assistance. There are a range of organisations who assist health professionals, including general practitioners, pharmacists and nurses, with day-to-day issues. All are willing to help with any issues emerging from the East Gippsland bushfire emergency and the coronavirus pandemic.
If you need help, don’t hesitate.
The Victorian Doctors Health Program (VDHP) is a free, confidential service for doctors and medical students who have health concerns such as stress, mental health problems, substance use problems, or any other health issues.
The DRS4DRS has been developed by the medical profession for the medical professionals and medical students. Through a network of doctors’ heath advisory and referral services, it offers an independent, safe, supportive and confidential service. In addition to these services, DRS4DRS has made available a confidential telehealth service, specifically for doctors and medical students who are struggling with their mental health.
The type of issues leading pharmacists to seek support from PSS include (but are not limited to) crime related trauma, workplace and workload concerns, employment matters, substance abuse, mental health issues, suicide, ill-health, difficulties arising from professional and financial pressures, practice matters and ethical issues.
A national 24-hour support service for nurses and midwives, providing access to confidential advice and referral.
The Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (formerly the Victorian Nurses Health Program) is an independent support service for nurses, midwives and students of nursing and midwifery experiencing health issues related to their mental health or substance use concerns.
If you have questions about COVID-19 and how Gippsland Primary Health Network can support you, please phone 03 5175 5444 or info@gphn.org.au
1800 675 398
Main office
11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
