Support Resources

The Department has a range of resources to help provide practical support for children and staff who may be affected by bushfires.

Support for children

Emergency situations can place children in a state of emotional turmoil in which moods and thoughts change rapidly. It is common for children to experience physical symptoms such as sleeping difficulties, tummy upsets and loss of energy.

These are normal reactions and the way our bodies naturally respond to significant levels of stress. The immediate affects of stress should not necessarily be treated as an illness, but rather a normal part of the healing process, requiring time and the support of others.

A series of resources have been developed to assist children affected by bushfires, and are available to help provide practical support for parents, schools and early childhood communities.

For Parents, Families and Carers

For Schools and Early Childhood Communities

Support for staff

Emergency situations can place people in a state of emotional turmoil in which moods and thoughts change rapidly. See, Support for Staff for information on support services and resources.