2009 Victorian Bushfires: Supporting recovery

Episode 64 December 05, 2020 00:33:34
2009 Victorian Bushfires: Supporting recovery
Emerging Minds Podcast
2009 Victorian Bushfires: Supporting recovery

Dec 05 2020 | 00:33:34

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Show Notes

In this episode, April Harrison reflects on her experience of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires and the impacts they had on her and her community. April, who was 8 at the time of the fires, shares how her school and the community played a big role in supporting her recovery.   April and host Natalie Rutstein also discuss the potential impacts of natural disasters on children’s mental health; the powerful role that schools and educators can play in helping communities heal; and the importance of including young people in bushfire recovery efforts.   Some people may find the stories in this podcast distressing. If you or someone you know requires assistance, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyondblue on 1300 22 4636. If life is in danger, call 000.    In this episode you will learn:    Further information and resources:  Community Trauma Toolkit: https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/toolkits/community-trauma-toolkit/  Trauma sensitive behaviour management: https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/trauma-sensitive-behaviour-management/  More water than fire: A poster showing ways parents and carers can build safety with children touched by fire Children need to not feel alone: https://media.digistormhosting.com.au/woodleigh/content/MoreWaterThanFire.pdf?mtime=20200129130339

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