We recognize that its a tough environment for many - whether its the cost of fuel, travelling to and from work, managing household budgets, or looking after your wellbeing.
This tool kit has been designed to provide you access to a range of resources, supports and ideas of how to manage the daily challenges you may face.
If you have ideas, tips, tools or supports you'd like to support, reach out via this email learning@acu.edu.au
Support is here - reach out to your manager or People and Capability Business Partners or access EAP for immediate help.
Financial Tips and Support
MoneySmart budgeting hub
Government-backed budgeting page with practical guidance, tools and cost of living support links
MoneySmart budget planner
Interactive budget planning tool suitable for self-service staff use
MoneySmart simple money manager
A lighter-touch budgeting tool with community language support
MoneySmart manage the cost of living
Practical steps to reduce pressure, stay on top of spending and seek help early
MoneySmart urgent help with money
Escalation page for people experiencing more serious financial pressure
MoneySmart track your spending
Simple spending awareness resource to support budgeting conversations
Services Australia: getting financial help and information
Broader government information on financial help and support pathways
Services Australia Financial Information Service
Free government information service covering financial information and education
Wellbeing Tips and Support
Acacia employee support services
Employee support landing page outlining EAP support and broader wellbeing services
Acacia request an appointment
Direct access page for confidential appointments. Includes counselling and other support pathways listed by Acacia
Acacia webinar series
Supplementary webinars and learning content relevant to workplace wellbeing
Acacia Financial Stress tip sheet
Short, staff-friendly resource linking financial stress with wellbeing and support
Acacia financial wellbeing in times of uncertainty
General financial wellbeing article from Acacia with practical guidance
Financial counselling and hardship support
National Debt Helpline home
Neutral starting point for free and confidential debt and hardship support.
Find a financial counsellor
Search tool and contact options for free financial counselling
What is financial counselling?
Explains what a financial counsellor does and when this support is useful
Financial hardship and your rights
Useful support page where someone is already under significant bill or debt pressure
Manager Tips support for Staff
Acacia leader services
Leader-facing support page, including manager support pathways
Acacia financial stress: how to help employees
Leader-focused article on supporting employees experiencing financial stress
Acacia Respectful Communication tip sheet
Useful manager resource on tone, respectful communication and difficult conversations
R U OK? workplace resources
Practical resource for managers on checking in, listening and encouraging support
Beyond Blue work and mental health
Workplace mental health guidance including starting conversations and follow-up support
Fair Work best practice guide: flexible working arrangements
Useful operational guide for managers and employers
Flexible work and practical workplace guidance
Fair Work flexibility in the workplace
Neutral overview of flexibility options and workplace arrangements
Fair Work flexible working arrangements
Guidance on requests, processes and practical support for flexible working arrangements
ACU Flexible Working Arrangements
ACU continues to offer a range of flexible working arrangements that staff can apply for to enable them to balance the work and wellbeing, as aligned with ACUs mission
UniSuper
Financial wellbeing articles and self-paced learning modules
Market volatility and your super
360Health
Support your ongoing health and future earning potential
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