Natural disasters like bushfires, floods, cyclones, drought, and other traumatic ‘natural’ events are extremely challenging for the people directly affected. The stress caused following a natural disaster can lead to ‘burnout’ and physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Some people will Read more…

Lawson Community Health Centre provides a range of services in the Blue Mountains area to people of all ages with chronic and complex health conditions. Services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Read more…

The Life in Mind team at Everymind has worked with the suicide prevention and mental health sectors, and in collaboration with the National Mental Health Commission, to provide a comprehensive list of resources to support bushfire affected communities and the Read more…

Bushfires affect millions of people living in Australia. Those affected commonly seek support at any time during a bushfire season – before, during or after. Find personal stories of people affected by bushfires and links to further support. Read more…

Chris’s story of holding on to hope after surviving three major bushfires including Victoria’s Black Saturday and the PTSD it caused. Read more…

Katoomba Community Health Centre provides a range of services in the Katoomba area to children, young people and their families. Services range from health promotion, through prevention and early detection to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Community Health staff work Read more…

Find where you can access our services. There’s ongoing support if you’re affected by a natural disaster. Read more…

Life in Mind – Practical and emotional support for bushfire affected communities Read more…

When things feel out of control it’s important to have coping strategies ready. Read more…

ReachOut is the most accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia. Our trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools save lives by helping young people be well and stay well. The information we Read more…