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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.

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Disaster Recovery Toolkits

Our Disaster Recovery Toolkits contain information and resources that health practitioners can use in their work with disaster-impacted individuals. They contain brief videos in which experts highlight key points that busy health practitioners will find useful, as well as a range of written materials and resources. Be sure to read the information about how best to use these resources by clicking here.

Disaster Recovery Toolkits overview

Disaster Recovery Toolkits overview

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Alcohol misuse toolkit

Alcohol misuse toolkit

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Anger toolkit

Anger toolkit

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Anxiety toolkit

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ASD & PTSD toolkit

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Depression toolkit

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Gambling toolkit

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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

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Managing pre-existing mental health conditions toolkit

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Physical activity toolkit

Physical activity toolkit

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Problem-solving toolkit

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Sleep toolkit

Sleep toolkit

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Staying connected toolkit

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Supporting families and children toolkit

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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

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    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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    The Disaster Mental Health Hub is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Disaster Response – Improving Mental Health Outcomes and Promoting Recovery from Trauma Program, and has been developed in collaboration
    with our partners.

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    Disaster Mental Health Hub

    The Disaster Mental Health Hub has been developed by experts in the area of disaster mental health.

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    • Level 3, 161 Barry Street
    • Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia
    • Phone: +61 3 9035 5599
    • Fax: +61 3 9035 5455
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