The National Bushfire Recovery Agency

bushfirerecovery.gov.au

The National Bushfire Recovery Agency provides information on government funded support services and available assistance relating to bushfires. These services are confidential and can help you with your personal bushfire recovery. The website includes information about accessing emotional and mental health support, including information about Medicare assistance.

Additional resourcesThe Australian Psychological Association

psychology.org.au/Australian-bushfires-2020

The Australian Psychological Association has developed some useful resources to help prepare for, and recover from, bushfire. Direct links to some useful APS resources are below. 

Preparation for bushfire

Preparing for bushfire

Looking after children who are anxious about bushfire

Skills to support recovery from Bushfire

Helping children who have been affected by bushfire

Helpful thinking

The importance of social connections

Taking time for pleasurable activities

Managing emotional distress

Problem solving