Employee Assistance Programme

The LifeWise Centre offers services to help support staff and create a productive and needs satisfying workplace.

2. Training and Development

  • Programs are tailor-made to suit your circumstances in interactive and practical workshops including:

    • stress management

    • dealing with difficult people

    • conflict resolution

    • developing clear communication

    • surviving under pressure

    • creating a balanced environment

    • building self-confidence

    • bully-proofing the workplace.

The length and number of sessions are also organised to meet your needs. On-site training is available.

Training your staff is a proactive strategy, developing skills as a preventative support measure.

1. Counselling Support

The LifeWise Centre provides counselling for work-related or personal issues that affect work performance. The service offers:

  • Counselling by experienced Clinicians.

  • Consulting rooms within easy reach of Newcastle, the Lake and Central Coast.

  • Consulting rooms within easy reach of the Lower Hunter, Coalfields, Raymond Terrace and the Upper Hunter.

  • We aim to provide initial access to counselling within a 48 hour time frame.

  • In extreme emergencies, access within 24 hours

The advantages of using The LifeWise Centre’s Employee Assistance Program include:

  • Dealing with problems straight away

  • Dealing with misunderstandings before they become crises

  • Minimizing the effect problems have on workplace relations

  • Creating a better work environment

  • Staff who feel supported by the workplace are more likely to support the workplace

  • Provision of services by experienced staff trained in developing Critical Incident plans, trauma response and trauma counselling.