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.
Keeping mental health in check during this bushfire season
Even if you’re not directly affected by the fires this season, the devastation can still have an impact on your mental health.
Clinical Psychologist, David Younger who works with disaster affected communities says it’s important to have some down time away from the news.
He gave ABC’s Craig Hamilton a list of ways to look after yourself in these tough times.
CRANAplus Bush Support Service
The Cranaplus Bush Support Service Toll Free Telephone Counselling and Support Service is available 24/7 to anyone and their family members who provide a health or health related service in rural or remote Australia. To access the free support service, call 1800 805 391.
Taking Care of Yourself Following a Natural Disaster
Extreme weather events can have a big impact on those affected. If there has been a disaster or extreme weather event in your area, there are things you can do to take care of yourself and your mental health. Find out more with this fact sheet from the Rural Adversity and Mental Health Program.