Annual cost and number of employee assistance program services accessed (2016-2022)

Data Notes:

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service provided by the NSW Department of Education to support the health and wellbeing of its employees. The EAP is an independent, confidential and free professional counselling service and is provided by external, registered psychologists with clinical experience.

• The service can be used by employees to assist them in dealing with issues such as: interpersonal conflict; personal and work related trauma; grief and bereavement; financial difficulties; any other work related or personal problems.

Data Source:

• Work Health and Safety Directorate. NSW Department of Education.