SCREENASSIST Employee Assistance Program extended for another 12 months
Following a successful pilot program, Screenwest has extended the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by another 12 months. The program supports a healthy, resilient and productive screen industry by providing free, confidential counselling services to screen practitioners eligible to receive Screenwest funding support and their immediate families.
Screenwest is pleased to announce that it has extended the SCREENASSIST Employee Assistance Program by another 12 months, following a successful pilot program.
Launched in December 2023, the program is designed to support a healthy, resilient and productive screen industry by providing free, confidential counselling services to screen practitioners eligible to receive Screenwest funding support and their immediate families. The service is provided by the Access Wellbeing Services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and enables eligible practitioners and their immediate families to access to six (6) free and confidential counselling sessions annually.
Access Wellbeing Services offer immediate help 24/7. Their counselling services are available in person, online or over the phone. You can access the services from today.
Services offered are not limited to work-related issues, confidential counselling support is available for any of the following:
| Personal Challenges | Work Challenges | Family Challenges |
| Anxiety | Stress | Family Issues |
| Depression | Conflict | Financial Concerns |
| Low Self-Esteem | Loss of Confidence | Substance Misuse |
| Physical Abuse | Traumatic Incidents | Domestic Violence |
| Grief & Loss | Career Concerns | Parenting Issues |
| Organisational Change | Relationship Issues | |
| Performance | Divorce | |
| Retirement |
Access Welling Services is an independent counselling service staffed by a team of highly qualified and experienced psychologists, social workers, and counsellors. The services are confidential, and users will not be identifiable to Screenwest.
How to access SCREENASSIST EAP services:
- In Australia: call 1300 66 77 00.
- In other countries: dial your country code followed by 800 5004 0000.
- Tell the operator you wish to access support under “SCREENASSIST”.
- The operator will ask for your contact details and ask you some other personal questions – the EAP will NOT share this information with Screenwest.
- The operator will ask what broad sector you work in – either Crew, Above the Line, Games Industry or Other. This information will be shared with Screenwest to inform us about industry demand and trends for the EAP services.
If you have any questions about SCREENASSIST, please contact Access Wellbeing Services.