The Australian Cricket Wellbeing Framework supports players with the skills and strategies to successfully navigate their way within the high-performance environment.
The education is tailored to different stages of a players career, and just like skill development on the field, players will progress through the development of emotional and mental skills off the field.
Early Career: Mental Health Literacy, Resilience (1) and Self Awareness/Self Concept (1)
Mid Career: Self Awareness/Self Concept (2), Resilience (2), Emotional Intelligence (1)
Late Career: Self Awareness/Self Concept (3), Emotional Intelligence (2), Relationships/Social Support
Topics being delivered in Season 2022-23 are:
Stage 1: Mental Health Literacy, Resilience (1) and Self Awareness/Self Concept (1)
Stage 2: Self Awareness/Self Concept (2)
Stage 3: Self Awareness/Self Concept (3)
The ACA is connected with a range of qualified mental health professionals through the National Wellbeing Network.
All sessions are treated confidentially, with de-identified invoices requested from providers.
For further information on the National Wellbeing Network or assistance in finding support contact your PDM or the ACA on wellbeing@auscricket.com.au or (03) 9698 7200.
Benestar is a 24/7 confidential service available for all ACA Members & their significant others.
To access this service call 1300 360 364 or International: +61 8295 2292 and they will put you in contact with someone in your area that can support your needs. You can seek support online through BeniHub. Use ID ACA, token ACA01 to accesses online support and a range of resources.
Your significant others are also able to access this service.
All invoices from Benestar to the ACA are de-identified.
The ACA Heath Checks fund annual medical checks to members at a central location in each state.
A range of health providers are made available on a set day per year for members to access. Services provided may include:
For further information on Health Checks please contact your PDM.
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