Wellbeing, safeguarding and EAP for events, and research aftercare
We bring psychologists and counsellors to your conference or event, so delegates, speakers, volunteers and staff have somewhere safe to turn. We also care for research participants and researchers when a study covers painful topics such as sexual assault.
What does this service include?
The short version:
- Event wellbeing space: a calm, private room at your event, staffed by psychologists or counsellors.
- EAP for your event: confidential, short-term counselling for delegates, speakers, volunteers and staff while your event runs, with referral pathways for ongoing support afterwards.
- Safeguarding support: we help you plan how to keep people safe, including what to do when someone shares that they have been harmed or is at risk, and where to refer them.
- Research aftercare: support for people who take part in research on distressing topics, and for the researchers who hear their stories.
- Every service is trauma-informed, confidential and respectful of culture, gender and sexuality.
Events we have supported include the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), where we provided the Mental Health and Wellbeing Space, and the National Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum.
If you are in danger, call 000. For 24-hour support after sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
How we can help
We specialise in events and research. Choose one service or combine them, and we shape the plan around your people, your topics and your timeline.
Wellbeing space at your event
A quiet, private room with psychologists or counsellors on hand for delegates, speakers, volunteers and staff.
Drop-in and one-to-one support
Confidential conversations for anyone who feels distressed, overwhelmed or affected by what they hear.
EAP for your event
Short-term, confidential counselling for everyone at your event, with clear referral pathways when more support is needed.
Research participant aftercare
Support after interviews, focus groups or surveys on sensitive topics, such as sexual assault, family violence or trauma.
Support for researchers and teams
Debriefing and supervision for researchers, transcribers, facilitators and event staff who hear difficult stories.
Safeguarding and referral pathways
We help you plan for distress and safeguarding concerns before the event or study starts, and link people to ongoing support afterwards.
اس بات کا یقین نہیں ہے کہ یہ آپ کے لیے ہے؟ فارم پر پُر کریں یا ہماری دوستانہ ٹیم سے بات کریں۔.
Good to know
Who we work with
Conference and event organisers, universities and research teams, community organisations, government and employers.
Where
On site at your venue, at our rooms in Preston, or by telehealth. Ask us about events outside Melbourne.
Our team
Registered psychologists and counsellors, led by clinical neuropsychologist Dr Judy Tang OAM.
Cost
Every event and study is different, so we price each one. Ask us for a proposal.
Research teams: we can help you describe your participant support and referral plan for your human research ethics application.
یہ کیسے کام کرتا ہے
1. Tell us what you need
The event or study, the topics, the number of people and your dates.
2. We plan together
Staffing, the space, how people find us, and when and where to refer on.
3. Support on the day
Our team is on site or on call. What people share stays confidential.
4. Aftercare and report
Follow-up support where needed, and a summary report with no names or identifying details.
Helpful guides
Plain-English articles from our team.
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Questions about event and research support
Short, clear answers to common questions.
What is a wellbeing space at a conference?
It is a calm, private room at the venue where people can take a break or talk with a psychologist or counsellor. It helps when sessions cover distressing topics, such as violence, trauma, health or human rights.
Is the support confidential?
Yes. What people share stays confidential, within the usual legal limits, such as a serious risk to someone’s safety. Organisers receive a summary with no names or identifying details.
Do you offer an ongoing EAP for our staff?
No. Many providers offer ongoing Employee Assistance Programs. We focus on events and research. For your event, we provide EAP-style support: confidential, short-term counselling for delegates, speakers, volunteers and staff while the event runs, and we link people to ongoing support afterwards.
What does safeguarding mean at an event?
Safeguarding means taking steps to protect people from harm, especially people who may be more at risk. At an event or in a study, we help you plan what to do if someone becomes very distressed, tells us they have been harmed, or is at risk. We agree clear steps and referral pathways with you before the day. Your organisation keeps its own safeguarding policy and legal duties, and we work within them.
Why do research participants need aftercare?
Talking about painful experiences, such as sexual assault, can bring up strong feelings, sometimes days later. Australia’s National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research asks researchers to reduce the risk of harm, including distress. Aftercare gives participants a safe place to turn.
Do you support researchers and staff too?
Yes. Hearing trauma stories again and again can affect researchers, transcribers and event staff. This is called vicarious trauma. We offer debriefing and supervision to help your team stay well.
Have you done this before?
Yes. We provided the Mental Health and Wellbeing Space at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Narrm (Melbourne) in April 2026, and wellbeing support at the National Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum. Contact us to talk about your event or study.
Planning an event or a study?
Tell us your dates and topics, and we will send you a proposal.