The Australian Screen Industry's
Mental Health Action Plan

This page contains all the external resources, industry guidelines, support services, and research reports referenced within the Australian Screen Industry’s Mental Health Action Plan (MHAP). We have compiled these links here so you can easily access the tools you need to build a safer, more sustainable workplace.

Screen Well Tools & Templates

  • Download these assets to visibly signal your commitment to the MHAP to your cast, crew, and partners. (Link to be added)

  • Use this guide and these templates to identify potential hazards specific to your workplace or production and document how you will mitigate the risk of harm. (Link to be added)

  • A one-hour overview designed specifically for business owners, producers, and managers.

Industry Guidelines & Training

  • Best practice principles to prevent high-risk psychosocial hazards, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

  • Training to help establish a respectful environment, which is currently free for SPA members.

    Screen Well also offers a Respect at Work workshop.

  • Free training for SPA members to ensure Contact People understand policies, appropriate pathways, and how to handle sensitive disclosures.

    Screen Well also offers a workshop for Contact People.

  • Accredited training to help meet the minimum expectations for Peer Supporters on your production.

    Screen Well also provides this training for up to 12 people at a time.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Services

  • A free, 24/7 confidential support service for everyone in the screen industry, offering general wellbeing support and up to 12 free counselling sessions. It features specialised pathways for First Nations, LGBTQIA+, people managers, and those impacted by bullying or harassment.

  • A free and underutilised mental health coaching program specifically for small business owners and sole traders.