Beekeeper Resilience
Your health and wellbeing is just as important as the health of your hives.
If you are concerned about your own or someone else's mental health contact your state mental health line. These hotlines are designed to help you access help in your area.
Mental health and financial support is available from:
Beyond Blue, 1300 22 46 36
Lifeline, 13 11 14
Rural Aid (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm), 1300 175 594
| State | Hotline contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 |
| Victoria | SuicideLine Victoria: 1300 651 251 |
| Queensland | Mental Health Access Line: 1300 642 255 (1300 MH CALL) |
| South Australia | Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Services: 13 14 65 |
| Western Australia | Mental Health Emergency Response Line Metro: 1300 555 788; Peel: 1800 676 822 |
| Tasmania | Access Mental Health Phoneline: 1800 332 388 |
| Northern Territory | Top End mental health services: 1800 682 288 |
| Australian Capital Territory | Access Mental Health Line: 1800 629 354 (02 6205 1065) |
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Guide
The Wellbeing and Mental Health Support guide has been created to equip beekeepers with the tools to manage their mental health and wellbeing. The guide brings together all the tools, tips and strategies shared throughout the T2M program including topics that cover:
Wellbeing support
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Building Everyday Resilience
Relationships and Support Networks
It’s important to remember that wellbeing isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about taking small, steady steps toward balance and supporting one another.
Wellbeing resources
The following documents have been curated by the resilience team to provide you with tips on managing your mental health and wellbeing. These should be used as a guide only and we encourage you to seek professional interventions should you need it.
