Resources for families after a disaster

Find free resources below to help families before, during and after a disaster.

For parents and caregivers

Information to help families cope at the time of a crisis. Topics include:

The Australian Red Cross has useful emergency management resources to help you and your family prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster. Some helpful resources include:

For young people and children

Birdie’s Tree Growing together through natural disasters resources supporting children and young people are available on the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service website.

Birdie stories were created to help children manage their feelings and fears during and after a natural disaster. The stories have been translated in several languages. Printed copies can be ordered for a fee.

Information, activity sheets and games are available for families with babies and young children to guide families on recovering together after a natural disaster, covering the following topics:

Contacts

For assistance with a life threatening situation phone 000 (triple zero) immediately.

For assistance with non-life threatening situations—such as help with a damaged roof, rising flood water, or storm damage—phone the SES on 132 500.

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