Apprentice Employee Assistance Program

The Apprentice Employee Assistance Program offers apprentices and trainees in Victoria with free, confidential short-term counselling and coaching for a range of health and wellbeing matters. No doctor’s referral is needed. Support is delivered by an independent partner.

Book an appointment

Book a free and confidential counselling session. You will need this organisation code to register APPRENTV.

You can choose to have an appointment via phone, video conference, live chat, or face to face.

To book an appointment:

Download the Converge app

Download the Converge International app through the App Store or Play Store. To register, use the organisation code APPRENTV and follow the prompts.

The Converge International app provides:

  • confidential appointment booking
  • confidential health tracking and a personalised dashboard
  • tips to support your wellbeing
  • FAQs and email support for employees

You can receive up to four short-term counselling sessions for each issue you are experiencing

Specialist helplines

Specialist helplines are only available during business hours:

If you’re in crisis or feeling unsafe, please call 000 or Lifeline 13 11 14.

Neurodiversity specialist support

Tailored guidance and support is now available for apprentices and trainees who have a neurodiversity diagnosis or characteristics.

Specialist consultants can help you navigate challenges and opportunities at work and home, tailored to your unique ways of thinking and communicating

Contact 1300 687 327 to make an appointment.

Who can use the Apprentice Employee Assistance Program?

  • All apprentices and trainees employed by Victorian businesses can use the program.
  • Some apprentices and trainees will already have access to an Employee Assistance Program through their employer.

How can the Apprentice Employee Assistance Program help you?

An employee consultant can support you with:

  • difficult workplace situations
  • personal issues
  • positive lifestyle changes
  • financial concerns
  • career development and planning

A consultant will be selected to help you based on their area of expertise.

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