The Support Services are a component of the Worker Support Program. Once registered, employees, contractors and family members can access the following services.
Services include:
- One to One Worker Assistance Coordinator
- Employment support and career assistance including matching workers to jobs.
- Funded training up to the value of $8000.
- Health and wellbeing support including referrals to clinical services and gap payments for up to 10 sessions with an approved service provider.
- Referrals to other support agencies including Skills and Jobs Centres
- Financial counselling
- *Recognition of Prior Learning and current competencies to formalise skills acquired
- *Pre redundancy training
Services marked with an asterisk (*) are specific to employees and contractors only.
Types of services available
We assist you with:
- referral to Skills and Jobs Centres for job searching, digital employment skills
- career assistance services such as resume and application support
- local employment advice
- brokerage of employment opportunities
- career advice and planning
- additional support from Jobs Victoria Employment Services as appropriate and referral to other support as needed
Your health and wellbeing are our top priority. We can assist by giving mental health contact and referrals.
Access our free Mental Health & Wellbeing resources here: WSP Mental Health & Wellbeing – Forestworks
Free native timber industry mental health support in each region:
We will assist you with:
- getting recognition for your prior learning. Click here to read more about recognition of your skills
- developing and personalising re-training plan
- providing assistance with education providers and training funds administration
