Resources

If you need support, it can be difficult to know where to turn and what works best for you. There are many avenues to seek support from. 

The RCPA has partnered with Converge International to provide Fellows and Trainees with free, confidential support for up to 3 sessions per year. Everything you discuss with a Converge International Consultant is confidential and is available face-to-face, over the phone or internet. To book or for more information click here.

 

Converge International Contact List

1300 687 327 (Australia)
0800 666 367 (New Zealand)
+613 8620 5300 (International)
convergeinternational.com.au
eap@convergeintl.com.au

Other support resources are listed below

RCPA Trainee Solutions Index
Mentoring

Self-care strategies
Self-care planning for healthcare workers – COVID19 mental health and wellbeing resources

Further support:
Head to Head
Doctors advisory service
Drs4Drs
AMA (Victoria & Tasmania)
CRANA (Rural and Remote)
Lifeline 13 11 14
BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636
1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732
GriefLine 1300 845 745
MensLine 1300 78 99 78
QLife 1800 184 527
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

New Zealand
New Zealand Medical Association
Te Ora Maori Medical Practitioners Association
Lifeline 0800 543 354
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757
Shine Domestic Violence Helpline 0508 744 633
1787, need to talk? 1737 (free to call or text)
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865

Malaysia
Lifeline 03-42657995
Befrienders 03-7956 8145

Hong Kong
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Suicide Prevention Services