About this tool

Built for the Territory.
By someone
in it.

A free, anonymous burnout audit for people working in the NT — with a resource map built around what’s actually accessible up here.

Red dirt road through NT outback at sunset

Northern Territory

I kept seeing the same thing.

People quietly falling apart while holding everything together on the outside. Colleagues Googling “bulk billing psychologist Darwin” and hitting dead end after dead end. Loads that no one was measuring, in a place that asks more of its workforce than almost anywhere else in the country.

I’m Denis Mitrov. I’m completing a Bachelor of Social Work at Charles Darwin University, and I’ve spent years working across a range of sectors — bars and hostels, hospitality and tourism, local councils, NGOs, charities, and national organisations. Across all of it, the same pattern kept showing up: dedicated people, structural gaps in support, and no easy way to see how much you were actually carrying.

BurNTout is what I wished existed when I needed it.

Four minutes. Five domains. Your actual picture.

A free, anonymous self-reflection audit scored across the five areas that most consistently drive burnout in Territory working conditions.

🌙 Sleep & Recovery — how well you’re actually switching off
Work Pressure — load, pace, control and boundaries
🤝 Relationships & Support — connection at work and at home
🧠 Mental & Emotional State — what’s happening beneath the surface
🧭 Purpose & Meaning — whether the work still feels worth it

At the end you get a personalised score breakdown and a map of what mental health support is actually free and accessible in the Territory right now — not a generic national list, not a six-month waitlist.

No login. No account. No upsell. Completely free.

Four levels, plain language.

Scores are based on your responses across all five domains. Here’s what each level means in practice.

Low burnout You’re coping well across most areas. Some domains may still be worth keeping an eye on, but overall your load appears manageable right now.
Moderate burnout You’re showing signs of sustained pressure in one or more areas. Not a crisis, but a signal worth taking seriously — things can shift quickly.
High burnout Your load is significant across multiple areas. This level is associated with physical symptoms, reduced performance, and growing disconnection. Support is worth pursuing now.
Severe burnout You’re carrying an extremely heavy load. This level typically indicates depletion across most domains and may need professional support. Please don’t sit with this alone.
The early results are a wake-up call.

Since launching in May 2026, Territory workers across health, community services, government, education, and Defence have taken the audit. The scores are based on self-report and aren’t a clinical measure — but the pattern is consistent.

54%
scored High or Severe burnout
40%
scored Moderate — elevated but not yet critical
5%
scored Low burnout

All data is anonymous and aggregate. Individual results are never stored or identified. Top scoring domains: Work Pressure and Sleep & Recovery. Health & Community Services is the most represented industry.

The overwhelming majority of people who took the audit are carrying loads that range from elevated to critical. Work Pressure is the most consistently strained domain across all industries.

A starting point, not a diagnosis.

BurNTout is not a clinical service. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice of any kind. It is a self-reflection tool — designed to help you understand where your load is sitting and point you toward real support if you need it.

BurNTout supports both individual NT workers and the employers, councils, and organisations who are responsible for managing psychosocial risk under Australian WHS law.

If you’re in crisis right now NT Mental Health Line — 1800 682 288 (24/7, free)
Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7, free)
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636

Take the free audit →

4 minutes · anonymous · no account needed

Questions, feedback, or ideas — hello@burntout.au. I read every message.