Coping with a major personal crisis
Who is this for - People needing information, support or advice following a crisis
Brief overview - This booklet contains information about some of the reactions and suggests ways to cope after an emergency.
Helping children and young people cope with crisis
Who is this for - Parents and carers of children and young people
Brief overview - This booklet is designed to help parents understand why and how children might react to challenging and overwhelming experiences and help parents respond to the needs of their children.
Parenting: coping with crisis
Who is this for - Parents and carers of children and young people
Brief overview - This booklet provides reflections on and suggestions for parenting during or after a disaster or crisis.
After the emergency
Who is this for - Children aged 5 – 8 years
Brief overview - This book enables children to think about what has happened and be aware of the feelings they may have after an emergency. You can use this book as a tool to discuss with children how they may be feeling.
After the emergency
Who is this for - Young adults
Brief overview - A podcast developed in collaboration with Triple J and Smiling Mind. It features music and advice to help people who have experienced trauma
Cleaning up after an emergency: wind and water damage
Who is this for - People whose homes have been damaged in a storm, severe weather event or flood
Brief overview - A major dilemma many households face with wind and water damage, is how and where to begin the cleanup. This booklet contains some useful tips and practical information to help households start the clean up—both inside and outside.
Returning home after a bushfire
Who is this for - People whose homes have been damaged or destroyed in bushfires
Brief overview - This factsheet contains some useful tips and practical information to help household start the clean up after a fire.
Looking after yourself and your family after an emergency
Who is this for - Adults who want to better understand the impact of an emergency
Brief overview - This booklet is for adults and is designed to help you understand the reactions you – or someone you know – may be experiencing. It contains practical advice, numbers to call and websites to visit if you need extra information or support.
Talking with children after an emergency
Who is this for - Parents and carers of young children
Brief overview - Tips on how to pseak to children about emergencies, even if you weren’t directly impacted
Promoting recovery after trauma
Who is this for - People working with or supporting children or young people
Brief overview - Information and guidelines on post-traumatic stress
Resources for children and young people; parents and caregivers
Who is this for - Parents and carers of young children
Brief overview - This is a guide to some of the informed resources that are currently available.
Australian Psychological Society
Who is this for - Everyone
Brief overview - Information and resources on stress.
Phoenix Australia
Who is this for - People wanting information and support on trauma and post-traumatic stress.
Brief overview - Phoenix Australia Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health promotes recovery for the 15 million Australians affected by trauma.
Beyond Blue
Who is this for - People wanting information and support for anxiety, stress and depression
Brief overview - Tips and resources to help you look after your mental health, or support your loved ones.
Headspace
Who is this for - People aged 12-25, or those caring for them
Brief overview - Resources, information and support for people aged 12-25 and those caring for them.
Lifeline
Who is this for - People in need of crisis support, for them or their loved ones.
Brief overview - A 24-hour crisis support life to support people and prevent suicide.
Smiling Mind
Who is this for - Everyone
Brief overview - A free mobile phone application of guided mindfulness mediations with special programs for children, young people, families, and adults.