Get a mental health coach that gets small business
Owning a small business can be tough. But you don't have to do it alone.
NewAccess for Small Business is a free, confidential mental health coaching program, designed to help small business owners and sole traders manage stress, worry and overwhelm.
- 6 free mental health coaching sessions, plus 2 follow up sessions - No GP referral needed.
- Flexible and confidential - Phone or video coaching to fit your schedule.
- Personalised support - Coaches who understand you.
Sign up to NewAccess for Small Business.
Manage work stress and financial worries
Improve sleep and wellbeing
Overcome feelings of exhaustion or burnout
Get better work-life balance
Navigate small business challenges
Build healthier relationships
NewAccess for Small Business is suitable if you:
✔ Own a small business with 20 or fewer employees or are a sole trader.
✔ Feel overwhelmed, worried or stressed.
✔ Are able to commit to weekly sessions and activities between sessions.
If you’re unsure whether this program is right for you, get in touch. We can answer any questions about the program and help you decide if it’s the right fit for you.
Participant testimonials
Meg
“I was so tired, always thinking about work. I couldn’t switch off. I felt lonely. I thought that being stressed came with being a small business owner and I should just ‘toughen up’.
The program helped me enormously. I started to feel less lonely. I got my feelings of overwhelm under control. You don’t have to do this alone."
Emily
“I didn’t realise that worrying was my default position when my business was under stress.
After each session with my NewAccess coach, my mental health improved dramatically and so has my business.”
Sam
“Business had been really tough this year. I found my worries starting to get a hold of me and I wasn’t coping.
My NewAccess coach was invaluable. He taught me new techniques to get on top of my worries and how to deal with stress.”
Tim
"As a small business owner, it is so easy to focus on everything work related and stop practising self-care.
The NewAccess program is a must for those who feel overwhelmed and burnt out. Your wellbeing matters more than anything.”
Peta
"Running my small business comes with competing priorities. I need to be everything to everyone, which made me feel very alone.
My NewAccess coach truly understood my reality. She gave me the support I needed during tricky times. It helped me get 'back on track'."
Navigating small business stress: Sam's NewAccess experience
More information about NewAccess for Small Business Owners
This program is a joint initiative by Beyond Blue and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. It’s a response to rising calls for a dedicated mental health support service for small business owners.NewAccess mental health coaching is based on the United Kingdom’s successful Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) model.
NewAccess for Small Business Owners is funded by The Treasury and delivered by Beyond Blue.
The Digital Mental Health Standards were developed by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care to support the identification of high‑quality digital mental health services. The Standards were informed by consultation with people who use digital mental health services, mental health professionals, and industry, with a focus on safety, quality, and effectiveness.
Accredited services are required to comply with the requirements. Accreditation is granted by an approved accrediting agency trained to assess safety and quality requirements. These agencies review evidence to confirm that services meet the Digital Mental Health Standards. Further information about the Standards and the accreditation process is available from the Commission.
