Looking for Mental Health First Aid Training and other workshops for your employees? VISIT HERE! 

Sonia Gibson is a registered mental health Nurse (AHPRA registered) with postgraduate qualifications in psychotherapy and counseling. She has 25 years' experience working in the Victorian regional mental health sector and is passionate about supporting the mental health needs of the community. Sonia is a strong advocate in supporting easily accessible mental health supports and promotes the use of Telehealth and flexibility in service hours. She has experience of running her own small business so has an awareness of the challenges faced for small businesses owners.  

sonia@commerceballarat.com.au 

PiW - Flood Recovery Program

The PIW Flood Recovery Program is funded by the Victorian government to support small businesses impacted directly or indirectly by the October 2022 floods. It is currently funded until the end of June 2024 and is available to all businesses (in Ballarat, Hepburn, Pyrenees, Ararat, Golden Plains and Moorabool), their staff and their family aged 16+ years who have been flood affected.

The team can provide:

• one-on-one counselling and coaching to small business owners, their staff and their family;
• deliver workshops to improve workplace wellbeing and mental health;
• offer guidance and secondary consultation to other service providers; and
• provide referral to free financial counselling and business advisory services.

The team of experienced Mental Health Consultants working across the state have all run their own small businesses and understand the complexities associated with this.

If you or someone you care for needs immediate support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Grampians Area Mental Health Service on 1300 247 647. In an emergency or where risk may be imminent please call 000.