Mental health support that lasts past the bell
Teaching takes a toll long after the day ends. Talked gives your education staff fast, confidential access to high quality psychologists, so you can meet your duty of care and keep great educators.
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The numbers behind teacher burnout are hard to ignore
of Australian teachers say their workload is largely or completely unmanageable
of teachers report moderate to extremely severe stress, nearly four times the national norm
of teachers report moderate to severe depression symptoms, against 12.1% of the general public
Why education employers choose Talked
Schools, early learning centres, TAFEs and universities all run on the energy of their people. When a teacher is stretched thin or quietly struggling, it shows up in classrooms, in sick leave, and in resignations. Talked helps you get ahead of that with quick, practical support and clear reporting that shows your investment is working.
the average working week for Australian lower secondary teachers, the third longest in the OECD and well above the OECD average of 41 hours
of teachers reported unmanageable workloads in a national survey of more than 4,000 teachers
the median time lost to a mental health condition claim, more than four times the 8.0 weeks for all serious claims, with median compensation of $58,615
Fast access with no waitlists
Term time moves quickly, and a stressed teacher cannot wait six weeks for a first appointment. Talked connects your staff with a qualified psychologist or counsellor in days, not months, including evening and weekend sessions that fit around timetables, marking and extracurricular commitments.
Sessions run by phone, video or in person, so a teacher in a remote or regional school gets the same quality of care as someone in a city campus.
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Real clinical quality your staff will actually use
Every Talked session is delivered by a registered, experienced clinician, not a generalist call centre. That clinical quality matters when your people are dealing with classroom stress, vicarious trauma from supporting vulnerable students, conflict with parents, or burnout that has been building for years.
When support is easy to reach and genuinely useful, people use it, and an EAP that gets used is one that actually protects your team.
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Measurable outcomes and clear reporting
You get de-identified reporting that shows uptake, the themes your workforce is raising, and the wellbeing improvements your people are reporting, all without ever compromising anyone's confidentiality.
This gives you the evidence to show your board, principal or executive that the program is working, and helps you spot pressure points across a faculty, campus or whole network before they turn into leave and turnover.
- Track utilisation across schools, campuses or year levels
- See the common themes driving demand, from workload to behaviour management
- Demonstrate ROI through reduced absenteeism and stronger retention
Questions education employers ask us
Australian education employers have clear obligations to manage psychosocial hazards like high workload, exposure to challenging behaviour, and emotional demands. Talked gives you a documented, high quality support service that your staff can reach quickly, which is a practical part of meeting those obligations. Our reporting also gives you visibility of the pressures showing up across your workforce, so you can act on hazards rather than just react to them.
Yes. Everything your people share with their Talked clinician is private and stays between them and that clinician. You never see who has booked, what was discussed, or any personal details. The only information you receive is de-identified and aggregated, which is exactly why education staff feel safe using it. When your team trusts the confidentiality, more of them use the service.
Most staff are matched with a suitable psychologist or counsellor and booked in within days, with no waitlist. That speed matters in education, where a tough term, a critical incident or a difficult parent situation can escalate quickly. Evening and weekend availability means a teacher does not have to choose between getting support and being in front of their class.
You receive regular de-identified reports showing how many of your people are using the service, the main themes they are raising, and the wellbeing outcomes they report over time. This lets you demonstrate real value to your principal, board or executive, track the return on your investment through lower absenteeism and stronger retention, and target wellbeing efforts where your staff need them most.
Yes. Education runs on more than teachers. Talked covers your whole workforce, including teacher aides, early childhood educators, office and admin staff, grounds and facilities teams, and leadership. Everyone faces their own pressures, and giving the entire team access keeps your culture consistent and your support fair across roles.
We make launch simple. You get ready to use communications, posters and digital assets designed for staffrooms, intranets and team meetings, plus guidance for leaders on how to talk about the program without pressure. Because access is fast and the clinical quality is high, word spreads, and uptake builds naturally across your schools or campuses.
How Talked supports your people
References
- UNSW Sydney, Teachers' depression, anxiety and stress three times the national norm, published in Social Psychology of Education (2025)
- UNSW Sydney, Boosting teacher wellbeing at the start of term helps combat attrition and burnout, reporting Black Dog Institute National Teacher Survey (2024)
- Save Our Schools Australia, OECD survey shows Australian teachers have a very heavy workload, reporting OECD TALIS 2024
- Safe Work Australia, Psychological health and safety in the workplace (2020-21 data)
- Safe Work Australia, Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2025
- Productivity Commission, Mental Health Inquiry Report (2020)
- PwC for Beyond Blue and the National Mental Health Commission, Creating a mentally healthy workplace (2014)
Figures reflect publicly reported Australian data and are indicative. Talked is not affiliated with the organisations listed.
Give your education team the support they give their students
Talked acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
We welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, please contact 000 or access these resources for emergency assistance.
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