Rebuilding after flood – checklist for medical practices
The Rural Doctors Foundation has released a new resource to assist with recovery from floods – ‘Rebuilding after flood check list for medical practices.’
Black Dog Institute: COVID-19 resources for health professionals
Black Dog Institute continues to provide great resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of health professionals. Their ‘Coronavirus resources for health professionals’ page provides advice and guidance on a range of topics such as dealing with financial stress and exercise for your mental health.
‘How to support a healthcare worker during COVID-19’ guide from Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue has put together a list of ways we can support Australia’s healthcare workers as they continue to play a vital role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
WellMob – social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources
Developed by eMHPrac in partnership with the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, WellMob is a new website for frontline health and wellbeing workers, providing one place to find culturally relevant resources to use with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
Are you bogged mate? – a service helping rural men talk about mental health
‘Are you bogged mate?’ aims to boost awareness and start a conversation around the rising issue of depression and suicide rates amongst men in rural areas.
Read about ‘Are you bogged mate?’ on ABC or watch the ABC Landline segment.
Pandemic Kindness Movement from the Agency for Clinical Innovation
Created by clinicians from across Australia, the Pandemic Kindness Movement provides resources to support the wellbeing of the health workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Head to Health COVID-19 support
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations.
Provided by the Australian Government Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
Lifeline Tool kit: Getting through bushfires, drought and extreme climate events
Created by Lifeline, the Getting through bushfire, drought and extreme climate events tool kit aims to assist individuals and communities to take care of themselves and those around them.
Life in Mind Australia provides practical and emotional support for bushfire-affected communities
Life in Mind Australia has provided a comprehensive list of resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals in bushfire-affected communities.
Beyond Blue launches Settling the Mind: Mental Health and COVID-19 webinar series
The “Settling the Mind” webinar series, presented by Black Dog Institute, focuses on mental health resources and support available for health professionals and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic.