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Emotional support

  • Managing stress after a disaster

    Recognise common reactions to a disaster, learn how to take care of yourself and overcome stress, and find out who to contact for help.

  • Family relationships after a disaster

    Understand a family’s most common reactions after a disaster, what you can do to help your family recover and where to go for support.

  • Counselling and support

    Not-for-profit organisations provide post-disaster emotional support, crisis hotlines and other help to the community.

  • Tips for volunteers

    How you can help others and also take care of yourself when volunteering after a disaster.

Last updated:
15 March 2012

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