Understanding trauma. Renewing lives.

The support of family and friends is critical when someone is coming to terms with a traumatic event. There is a lot you can do to help…

If a child or teenager in your care has been through a traumatic experience, there is a lot you can do to help…

It is important for those working with veterans and military populations to understand military culture, as this can be central…

At Phoenix Australia, we strive to help those who help others, like the emergency services workers we rely on in the toughest times.

A place of mental health information, resources and training for emergency workers, their families and the professionals who support them…

After experiencing a traumatic event, the development of PTSD can occur, manifesting in a range of ways.

Depression is a common outcome of experiencing trauma. If negative thoughts and feelings of sadness persist, participation in everyday activities like going to work..

Anxiety disorders are common. One in ten Australians experience an anxiety disorder. Common anxiety disorders after trauma are generalised anxiety..

Alcohol and drugs may help to numb painful emotions and memories in the short term, but they get in the way of recovery.

Mental health issues resulting from traumatic events can significantly impact family, social and work life.

For over 20 years, we have worked with a diverse range of organisations spanning many industries to implement best-practice approaches to recognising trauma and minimising its impact…

Exposure to trauma at work is common in many industries and services. Phoenix Australia can work with your organisation or team to build capacity in understanding…

Peer support programs have been emerging as standard practice for supporting staff in high-risk agencies such as the emergency services, military and mental health…

Early intervention and evidence-based care achieve the best outcomes for people affected by trauma…

We work closely with a range of industries, providing consultation services to help them understand and manage the impacts of trauma and adversity.

CALM. CONNECT. HOPE.
Understand the recommended techniques of Psychological First Aid and gain the confidence to support people who have experienced a traumatic event.

SUPPORTING WORKPLACE WELLBEING
Build the skills necessary to create a safe environment to support those affected by trauma and ensure the wellbeing of your organisation.

BUILDING WORKPLACE RESILIENCE
Learn how to optimise organisational resilience and minimise the risk of vicarious trauma for your workforce.

PRACTITIONER TRAINING
Skills development for practitioners through an evidence-based approach to the treatment of PTSD.

Phoenix Australia are global leaders in military and veteran mental health research…

Phoenix Australia develops ways of identifying trauma-related mental health disorders and tests new treatments for these disorders…

Australia is particularly vulnerable to disasters – such as those associated with climate change, as well as the impacts of COVID-19…

Phoenix Australia is leading research aimed at improving the mental health of emergency service workers…

Family and Domestic Violence, including Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), are leading causes of disease burden and mental health problems in Australia…

Phoenix Australia is shining a light on occupational trauma and stress, which effects many under-served populations…

Phoenix Australia are the experts in evidence-based trauma treatments, and are funded to offer mental health clinical services to key population groups…

At Phoenix Australia, we understand trauma and renew lives. Informed by ongoing research into the latest developments in trauma treatment…

Phoenix Australia’s extensive research and experience in evidence-based trauma treatments means that we understand trauma.