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…

Kids Helpline, powered by yourtown is Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25. Free call 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au. 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…

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…

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…

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

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We began in 2006, and ever since we’ve provided early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds. 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…

The Be You Bushfire Response Program recognises the mental health impacts of the Black Summer bushfires across Australia in 2019–2020, and the role of learning communities in supporting recovery from trauma. The Program has developed the following resources for all Read more…