Resources
Check out our range of resources, designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of rural and remote health workers.
CRANAplus develops written resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of the remote and rural health workforce, including nurses, midwives, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners/Workers, and other health professionals.
These resources address the challenges faced by the workforce, such as living and working remotely, developing resilience, and navigating natural disasters and trauma. They support the development of coping strategies and engagement with additional support options.
We encourage you to distribute our resources among your staff and colleagues, by printing the PDFs, sharing the link or file, or by contacting us to order resources such as pens, self-care magnets and wellbeing packs.
Wellbeing for the Bush: A Guide for Health Workers Booklet
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This booklet provides information on a range of topics to support your wellbeing including managing stress and self-care, workplace relationships, communication, sleep, living and working remotely.
Supporting Yourself and Others After Traumatic Events Booklet
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This booklet is designed for rural and remote health workers. It provides general information about trauma and healing from trauma in the context of the environment that you work in. If you have any further questions, please contact the 24/7 Bush Support Line on 1800 805 391 and talk to one of our psychologists.
Critical Conversations Online Module
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This free, interactive online course for the rural and remote health workforce prepares learners to navigate conversations with people who need support, recognise when extra help is needed, and familiarise with key points when discussing self-harm or suicide.
CRANAcast: Supporting your Wellbeing
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This podcast provides mental health and wellbeing support and advice on issues that affect the rural and remote workforce. In each episode, an experienced psychologist or mental health professional joins host Drew Radford to deep dive into a new topic.
Bush Support Line A3 Poster
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Support your staff, download and display this valuable resource which promotes the free 24/7 CRANAplus Bush Support Line in your health service today.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Burnout
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As health care workers, our coping abilities can often be relatively high, and we ‘just get on with it’. This can be a reasonable short-term solution; however, if stress issues are not addressed in the workplace, it becomes problematic and may lead to burnout. Burnout is very high among ‘people who help people,’ but the good news is there are ways to help prevent it.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Vicarious Trauma
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When working with trauma survivors, a caring connection is an essential part of the healing process, however it can leave healthcare workers more vulnerable to vicarious trauma. This resource explains the signs and symptoms to look out for, and tips on how to support yourself and others.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Civility
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Civility is best described as the “rules of engagement” for how people relate to each other. Demonstrating civility means showing regard for those around us and being thoughtful, respectful, courteous, and polite. In this Wellbeing for the Bush guide, the CRANAplus Mental Health & Wellbeing team explore why civility is important in rural and remote health workplaces, what incivility can look like, and what you can do to increase civility in your workplace.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Healthy Sleep
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Sleep is essential for health and wellbeing. However, getting enough can be challenging due to the demands of being a rural or remote health worker. In this Wellbeing for the Bush guide, the CRANAplus Mental Health & Wellbeing team explore how to best establish a healthy sleep routine, including helpful tips for shift or on call workers.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Mindfulness
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Participating in mindful practices can help reduce stress, rumination, and the effects of mental health challenges from anxiety and depression. It can also improve focus and help you live your best life. This flyer explores the Principles of Mindfulness, not a set of instructions to follow but as a way of ‘being’ and looking at life, experiences, and situations.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Workplace Conflict
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Workplace conflict can occur when there is a personality clash, a misunderstanding, or a misalignment of values. In this Wellbeing for the Bush guide, the CRANAplus Mental Health & Wellbeing team explore three types of workplace conflict that you may face, along with practical approaches for navigating and preventing workplace conflict.
Wellbeing for the Bush: Trauma
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It is normal to have strong emotional (or physical) reactions after experiencing a traumatic event. It’s important to remember though that these reactions are a part of the body’s natural healing and recovery process and will most likely subside after a few days or weeks. This resource highlights traumatic events that may occur in the rural and remote setting, normal responses after a traumatic event, strategies to support yourself, and where to find additional support.
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