Have you been directly affected by the bushfires?
- Australian Government mental health support for Australians affected by the 2019-20 bushfires
- Information for Australians who have been affected by bushfires
Taking care of yourself and others
- Helping colleagues through loss and hard times
- What to say to someone who lost their home in the bushfires
- Looking after yourself
- Community Trauma Toolkit
- Learn about preparing and recovering psychologically from bushfires with additional resources from the Australian Psychological Society
Supporting worker psychological health & safety – what do you need to do?
Financial hardship support
If you are experiencing financial hardship as a result of bushfires, there are services that can help.
- Emergency grants for Australians who have lost their homes
- Australian Banking Association (ABA) – Assistance package for communities impacted by natural disasters
- Contact the Financial Services Council if you need help finding your insurance policy
Do you need help now?
- Get immediate, free and confidential support from:
Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 - You can also Find a psychologist in Australia
