Happy new year, we are hoping you are all safe and well.
In light of the bushfire disasters affecting many of our communities below are some resources to support children, young people and the school community during this difficult time:
Disasters: Bushfire resources | Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss & Grief Network https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/resource-centre/disasters-bushfire-resources and http://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/files/Preparing_children_for_the_threat_of_bushfire_ACATLGN_APS.pdf
Bushfires can make kids scared and anxious: here are 5 steps to help them cope http://theconversation.com/bushfires-can-make-kids-scared-and-anxious-here-are-5-steps-to-help-them-cope-126926
Four ways you can help your kids deal with a natural disaster | Queensland Health https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/news/four-ways-you-can-help-your-kids-deal-with-a-natural-disaster
On the frontline in emergencies | Berry Street https://learning.berrystreet.org.au/resources/frontline-emergencies
Book for children, Birdie and the Fire: https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/mental-health-services/qcpimh/natural-disaster-resources/storybooks/
Australian Psychological Society information: https://www.psychology.org.au/for-the-public/Psychology-topics/Disasters/Bushfires