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Disaster recovery is a vital part of emergency management alongside prevention, preparedness and response. It involves restoring and revitalising everything from the environment to economies and social wellbeing. It offers a chance to rebuild communities, strengthen economies and create a future that is even more resilient than before. Read more about GCPHN’s Reconnection for Resilience Community Grants Program HERE – Link to PDF
Psychological first aid is a support activity that helps people impacted by an emergency, disaster, or traumatic event. It is a humane, supportive response to another person who is suffering and may need support.
This training will incorporate a combination of practical activities, role play and interaction with a first aid trainer, facilitated by the Australian Red Cross.
Upcoming dates:
Phone: 1800 595 212
Website: Click here
Head to Health is available for all people requiring advice, assessment, and treatment.
The service aims to make accessing timely mental health care more accessible for all Australians. In addition to the website, there is the national Head to Health Phone Service.
Website: Click here
Phone: 1800 650 890 (9:00 am – 1:00 am)
Online chat one on one with trained clinician (with registration). Chat with us (headspace.org.au)
Email counselling (with registration response within 2 days)
Phone: 13 11 14
Admin contact information
Website: Click here
Phone counselling provided by trained counsellors. 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Online chat and text service for crisis support: Click here
Phone: 1300 789 978
Multi session service – Client receives up to four (4) sessions with the same clinician assessed using IAR tool How to Refer a Client
Website: Click here
Health professionals require the correct resources to be ready for when a disaster occurs.
Offers health professionals local information to make the right decisions together with patients, at the point of care. The Pathways are designed primarily for general practice teams but are also available to specialists, allied health professionals and other health professionals in your region.
Gold Coast Community HealthPathways – Gold Coast Primary Health Network
Phone: 1800 16 17 18
Website: Click here
Information for GPs on patient mental health
When there is a disaster, support is available if you are experiencing emotional stress or personal financial hardship. Please refer to this directory of local emergency relief provider or counselling services.
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