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…

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…

We provide free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together. We’re funded by the Australian Government, reviewed by experts and non-commercial, so you know you can trust us. 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…

Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, 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…

Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years. We are Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. We don’t ever take this Read more…

Helping you find the right mental health support in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith. 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…

Going through tough times? Stress, anxiety and feeling down can affect anyone, and happens to a lot of us at some point in our lives. We all have good days and bad days. However, if you’re feeling sad, down or Read more…