Your Wellbeing

At times, members may encounter personal and professional problems which can impact their health and wellbeing. Studies, both in Australia and internationally, indicate that lawyers are at particular risk. The prevalence of mental health issues within the legal profession both at a graduate and practising level is increasing, manifesting in various forms ranging from workplace and personal stress to alcohol/substance abuse and depression.

A Statement of Shared Commitment has been signed by 10 legal, judicial and government organisations to improve the wellbeing of those working in the criminal justice sector.

LIV members have access to a range of counselling and support services to help deal with personal and professional challenges that interfere with their work performance and/or personal life.

Please find links to resilience and wellbeing resources for the legal profession below:

• The Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation Psychological Wellbeing – Best practice guidelines for the legal profession are intended to support the profession in raising awareness of mental health issues.
• The R U OK? initiative provides helpful tips for having a conversation that addresses mental health openly and respectfully with those around you.
• R U OK at work? – Workplace resources to educate and inform managers and employees to ask for help and manage difficult situations.