Welcome to the Disaster Mental Health Hub

Information, resources and training for professionals who support individuals and communities experiencing the mental health impacts of disasters.

Prepare

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Respond

Respond

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Recover

Recover

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Information, resources and training programs that will help you to support the mental health needs of individuals and communities before, during and after a disaster.

Disaster Recovery Toolkits

Disaster Recovery Toolkits are designed for busy health practitioners. They contain brief videos highlighting key practice points, and relevant information and resources. How to get the most out of the Disaster Recovery Toolkits here.

Disaster Recovery Toolkits overview

Disaster Recovery Toolkits overview

For mental and other health professionals

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Alcohol misuse toolkit

Alcohol misuse toolkit

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Anger toolkit

Anger toolkit

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Anxiety toolkit

Anxiety toolkit

For mental and other health professionals

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ASD & PTSD toolkit

ASD & PTSD toolkit

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Depression toolkit

Depression toolkit

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Gambling toolkit

Gambling toolkit

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Goal-setting toolkit

Goal-setting toolkit

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Making sense of disaster toolkit

Making sense of disaster toolkit

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Managing difficult emotions toolkit

Managing difficult emotions toolkit

For mental and other health professionals

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Managing pre-existing mental health conditions toolkit

Managing pre-existing mental health conditions toolkit

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Physical activity toolkit

Physical activity toolkit

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Problem-solving toolkit

Problem-solving toolkit

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Sleep toolkit

Sleep toolkit

For mental and other health professionals

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Staying connected toolkit

Staying connected toolkit

For mental and other health professionals

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Supporting families and children toolkit

Supporting families and children toolkit

For mental and other health professionals

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“We will be seeing an increasing number of our patients affected by extreme weather events. We need to be prepared to respond and I was grateful to be able to access the training resources created by Phoenix Australia.”

Dr Anna Seth, General practitioner, TAS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Hub exist?

The Department of Health recognised that during disaster, healthcare workers and others needed ready access to information and a range of resources that would support their work with disaster-impacted individuals and communities. In addition, the availability of more in-depth training means that workers can prepare themselves for subsequent disaster work during calmer times.

How can I give feedback about the Disaster Mental Health Hub?

You can give feedback about the Disaster Mental Health Hub by following this link and completing the anonymous, online survey.

How much does it cost to enrol in the online training programs?

Access to all materials and training on the Disaster Mental Health Hub is free of charge.

Who is the Disaster Mental Health Hub designed for?

The Hub is designed for workers who are supporting disaster-impacted individuals and communities. This may include GPs, specialist mental health practitioners, allied health practitioners, and community and recovery workers.

How do I access the training courses?

To access the free online training programs, simply click on the ‘Register now’ link on the training courses page.

I’m having trouble downloading some of the resources on the Hub. What can I do?

If you’re having trouble downloading or accessing any of the resources on the Hub, please try a different browser to access the resource. If this still doesn’t work, please try restarting your computer. If you’re still having issues, you can contact Phoenix Australia here.

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