Benestar – Another evolution of our health and wellbeing commitment to ACA members.

ACA members have access to a free holistic and comprehensive health and wellbeing program through a partnership with Benestar®.

Best You by Benestar offers professional, confidential coaching and support, and is free for ACA Members and their eligible family members.

The ACA will fund up to six sessions of confidential wellbeing counselling to members and their significant others through the program.

The ACA can also assist in guiding you to the most appropriate support for your individual situation. For current players please speak with your Player Development Manager (PDM) or Justine Whipper on 0402 327 238. Past players can contact Megan Pauwels or Kelly Applebee on 03 9698 7207.

ACA General Manager of Member Programs & Relations Kelly Applebee said that cricket has come a long way in recognising and acknowledging the importance of having good Mental Health.

“The ACA is committed to evolving and enhancing the services they offer for ACA members, especially in this vital space – so we are thrilled to be able to offer Benestar’s comprehensive health and wellbeing program to our members,” she said.

“This program will mean that all ACA members have access to a range of support mechanisms, to help face challenging situations, or to enhance their overall wellbeing.

“And in a tough year for all people across Australia, this service could not have come at a better time for our members.”

Best You by Benestar offers professional, confidential coaching and support, which is also available free to eligible family members.

The support available includes MyCoach, which provides personalised support to help you in facing a challenging situation, or enhance your overall wellbeing. MyCoach can also assist with:

• Support for mental health
• Strategies to create better work-life balance
• Managing stress
• Guidance on parenting issues
• Advice on how to improve your fitness and nutrition
• Specialist support for people leaders
• Improving relationships

MyCoach can be accessed online, by telephone or face-to-face.

ACA members can access immediate clinical support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week by contacting Benestar and advising they are a member of the ACA.