Resources for supporting children after bushfires
As part of Emerging Minds Community Trauma Toolkit, the ‘supporting children after bushfires’ resource pack is designed for educators and authority figures to assist them in supporting children’s mental health after trauma.
Mental health resources and support for health professionals, first responders and community
Phoenix Australia – Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health has developed a range of resources to support health professionals, first responders and community members affected by the bushfires.
Mental health support measures announced for individuals affected by the bushfire crisis
The Australian Government has announced a new mental health support program for Australians affected by the bushfire crisis. The measure will ensure people have access to coordinated and tailored support they need to recover from the effects of the 2019–20 bushfires, including access to on the ground counselling and mental health support.
RACGP's managing emergencies in general practice guide
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) managing emergencies in general practice guide aims to assist practices to prepare, respond and recover from disasters and emergencies in Australia.
Bushfire psychological preparation and recovery from the Australian Psychological Society
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has put together a range of resources to help Australians prepare and recover from the threat of bushfire, including managing emotional distress and looking after children who have been affected by bushfires.
Primary health disaster response information from Coordinare
Coordinare has provided tips and resources to assist organisations in preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster, including mental health resources and support for health professionals.
Beyond Blue's advice for looking after yourself during and after a disaster
Beyond Blue has put together a list of mental health support services and advice for dealing with the emotional impact of a disaster, to assist individuals in bushfire-affected communities.
Bushfire mental health support from NSW Health
NSW Health has provided helpful information to assist in accessing mental health and counselling services during the current bushfire emergency.
The National Rural Health Alliance provides resources for people in bushfire-affected communities
The National Rural Health Alliance has provided information from Alliance members and the health sector that may be helpful to anybody living or working in fire-affected communities including specific recourses, information and advice.
Planning for disaster management guide by Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network
Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, has put together an emergency preparedness guide for primary health networks and others supporting the local GP response during emergencies.