Wellbeing

Wellbeing

The Anglican Church Southern Queensland offers its clergy and staff (and members of their household)* free access to Flourish – a wellbeing program provided by an external consultant (LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell).

Free Counselling

Up to six, one-hour counselling sessions per year. Counselling can be provided face-to face, over the phone or via video. Call to arrange an appointment.
(open 24/7)

PHONE 1300 361 008

App

A free app with articles, podcasts and other resources on topics including retirement planning, living healthy, coping & resiliency, relationships, work/ life balance, and dealing with depression/abuse/cancer.

DOWNLOAD

Leaders Hotline

Advice Hotline and resources on topics including bullying and harassment, handling conflicts/disputes, and performance improvement discussions.

PHONE 1300 361 008

Is usage confidential?

Use of the Flourish service is completely confidential. The service provider does not release any invoices or reports that identify those who are using the service.

*Who's eligible to access Flourish?

  • Licensed clergy (Bishops, Priests, Deacons)
  • Retired Clergy (includes PTO)
  • Stipendiary (paid) Lay Ministers
  • Chaplains and Pastoral Carers (includes volunteer Chaplains/Pastoral Carers)
  • Formation students
  • Parish staff
  • Diocesan staff
  • Spouses and dependent family members living at the same residence of any of the above.

Accessing the Lifeworks app

Download the Lifeworks app to get confidential help and advice on a range of topics including stress, mindfulness, addiction, parenting, coping and resiliency, and relationships. Use the ‘Perks’ feature to access a range of exclusive discounts from shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment service providers and retailers.

Users can add up to five family members, allowing those family members to use the app.

Download the app via:

Apple App Store
Google Play

A unique code is required to sign up to the app (users will have received their access code via email in late March 2020). To request an access code, please contact Michael Kucera: email mkucera@anglicanchurchsq.org.au or phone (07) 3835 2315.