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

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…

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…

Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service. We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support. We are here for you. 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…

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…

Clinical Psychologist David Younger differentiates between physical and emotional preparation in the lead up to summer. Read more…