Small business owners offered mental health and counselling support
Running your own business is full of challenges and ups and downs. We know first hand that having a solid support network around you is key to working through the challenges.
It’s great to see the federal government is delivering more funding to allow small businesses to access free mental health and financial counselling support in 2023.
That includes support for two programs:
• NewAccess for Small Business Owners, delivered by Beyond Blue, which is a guided self-help mental health coaching program
• The Small Business Debt Helpline, delivered by Financial Counselling Australia, which is a free service for small business owners in financial difficulty
Government funding was previously due to expire on 31 December 2022.
“I understand that many small businesses are doing it tough, and I want them to know that support is available,” Minister for Small Business Julie Collins said.
“I would urge small businesses to access these free government‑funded programs that provide confidential support from coaches and counsellors who understand how small businesses work.”
If you’re a business owner we encourage you to prioritise building support networks, and utilising support that is available.
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