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VicGrid is developing the shared transmission needed to connect offshore wind energy generated off the Gippsland coast to the grid.

We acknowledge the prospect of new transmission infrastructure can be challenging and stressful for landholders and local communities.

Landholders and their immediate family members can access confidential, professional counselling support services.

Sale’s Inglis Medical Centre is providing the support and is independent from VicGrid.

What support is available?

You can talk to qualified mental health and medical professionals in a safe and private setting about issues such as:

  • Construction impacts
  • Environmental factors (like noise, dust or disruption)
  • Trouble sleeping or coping with change
  • Stress, anxiety or low mood
  • Family pressures and relationship concerns
  • Financial distress or impacts on your livelihood
  • Grief and loss
  • Increased use of alcohol or other substances

Who provides the service?

Sale’s Inglis Medical Centre is providing the support independently from VicGrid.

Experienced professionals – including psychologists, GPs and mental health social workers – provide counselling either face-to-face, via outreach or over the phone.

How many sessions can I get?

Landholders and their immediate family members can access up to six free counselling sessions, fully subsidised by VicGrid.

Will VicGrid know who has accessed the service?

No. VicGrid is subsidising this service and will only receive limited details – such as the number of sessions completed – to verify invoice payments. We will not know who has accessed the service.

How to make an appointment

Call Sale’s Inglis Medical Centre on (03) 5143 7984 or (03) 5143 7900 and quote ‘VicGrid’.

Visit their website to learn more: inglismedical.com.au

Want to talk now?

We understand this process can be uncertain and stressful – especially for landholders and those directly affected. If you or someone you know needs support, these services are available for free and in confidence:

Page last updated: 14/10/26