Community support following trauma
Connecting communities with resources and services to support those who have experienced a traumatic event
Natural disasters and traumatic events can impact more than the physical environment. It can have a profound effect on the mental health and well-being of affected communities, emergency services, first responders and those tasked to assist in the recovery effort.
Supporting communities and those who support them
To support communities impacted by national disasters and traumatic events, such as bushfires and floods, please find resources from agencies and services which work to support these communities.
24/7 Immediate crisis support
If you, or a family member are experiencing distress please contact one of the following numbers
For general trauma resources
Access general trauma resources to support those impacted by traumatic events and also those providing support.
Support for children and young people
Access trauma resources to support children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
Culturally and linguistically diverse support
Support and information for culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Support in the workplace
Support for emergency services, first responders and those tasked to assist in the recovery effort
Support for media covering disasters
Support and resources for media covering disasters
Support from Primary Health Networks
Mental health support and information available from Primary Health Networks