Australia's First Nations-led Employee Assistance Program
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BilaEmpower, Strong Spirits and Community
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100% First Nations clinicians, Australia wide

Workplace wellbeing, grounded in culture.

BilaEmpower is a First Nations-led charity delivering a nationally coordinated Employee Assistance Program. Your people choose their own First Nations clinician, and never have to explain their culture to be understood.

BilaEmpower, Strong Spirits and Community
Supply Nation registered First Nations-led ACNC registered charity, based on Kaurna Country
For organisations Set up a culturally grounded EAP How it works, the stepped support model and investment options. Explore the EAP → For employees Book a confidential session Choose your own First Nations clinician, online or by phone. Get support → For clinicians Join our national network Grow your own practice through national referral pathways. Join the network → For partners and funders Invest in First Nations wellbeing Our story, governance, impact and ways to support our charity. About BilaEmpower →
Our impact since October 2024Culturally grounded support that makes a difference
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238people supported
836sessions delivered
9.8/10average client rating
99%would recommend us
Why BilaEmpower

Traditional EAPs often miss the people who need them most.

Low utilisation, limited cultural safety and restricted practitioner choice can undermine workplace wellbeing programs. BilaEmpower was created to change that, with a nationally coordinated, culturally safe therapeutic support program that lifts both employee wellbeing and organisational outcomes.

We are a collaborative of First Nations Allied Health businesses, working together to create healthier, stronger workplaces.

Cultural integrity No need to explain cultural context. Support grounded in Country, kinship and community.
National choice Employees choose from a national panel, protecting confidentiality in kinship-connected communities.
Clinical excellence Qualified allied health professionals working within structured clinical governance.
Meaningful insights De-identified reporting on emerging wellbeing trends across your workforce.
The BilaEmpower approach

What your people can expect

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100% First Nations-led
Culturally integrated from intake to outcome.
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Employees choose their clinician
Counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists and psychologists.
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Strength-based and trauma-informed
A holistic approach that honours lived experience.
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Support for what matters
Mental health, grief and Sorry Business, workplace stress and more.
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Virtual first, onsite by arrangement
Australia wide delivery, with custom onsite options dependent on location.
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Regular wellbeing newsletters
Culturally integrated content through the EAP Member Portal.
How the EAP works

The right support, at the right time

Our Stepped Support Model matches each employee with the level of care they need.

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STEP 1Early wellbeing supportWhen challenges first emerge, such as workplace stress.
STEP 2Structured therapeutic supportShort-term therapeutic engagement for deeper needs.
STEP 3Specialist care pathwaysAssisted pathways where complex or specialised support is needed.
Preferred EAP provider to the South Australian GovernmentBilaEmpower is a member of the South Australian Government's approved EAP panel.
Trusted by organisations across Australia A selection of the organisations we work with, shown with their permission.
Bara Barang Corporation
Arabana Aboriginal Corporation
Corporate Culcha
First Australians Capital
First Nations Foundation
Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation
Lutheran Care
Murrup
National Wellbeing Alliance
The Australian Centre for Social Innovation
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Our commitment

BilaEmpower is transforming how mental health support looks in workplaces, honouring culture, lived experience and deep connection to community.

Watch and listen

BilaEmpower on YouTube

Yarns, wellbeing tips and recorded sessions from our First Nations clinicians and community.

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Discuss an EAP partnership

Whether you are exploring an EAP for the first time or reviewing your current provider, let's have a yarn about your workforce and priorities.

Make an enquiry info@bilaempower.org

Is your workplace a BilaEmpower client?

Booking online is the quickest way to see available times and book with the First Nations clinician of your choice.

Book online now Call 1300 241 133