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A guide for first responders: Supporting child and family preparedness for disaster
Emerging MindsAs a first responder you are well aware of the importance of preparation for individuals, families and communities. However, the focus of preparedness is often on practical preparation. It is also important to prepare yourself and your family psychologically. -
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How educators can prepare their students for a natural disaster
Emerging MindsAustralia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your classroom ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your students respond and cope if there is a disaster. -
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How educators can support children immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsThe immediate aftermath of a disaster or community trauma can be confusing, difficult and overwhelming for all community members. As an educator, you will know many of the children in your community personally, you may also be a first responder or parent and have different responsibilities pulling you in different directions. -
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A general practitioner’s guide to supporting children’s preparedness for a disaster
Emerging MindsThese guidelines assist GPs to help families with children prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. Children of all ages can be profoundly affected by natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, cyclones and severe storms. These events can produce trauma, grief, destruction of children's sense of safety and security, and loss of their home, school or social networks. -
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What parents and caregivers can expect in the short term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsDuring the first weeks and months after a disaster or traumatic event, the intensity of feelings you and your children experience may fluctuate but should eventually become more manageable, this factsheet takes you through some important information on what to expect in the short term. -
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What educators can expect during and immediately after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsAll children need stable and supportive environments to grow and develop, and a disaster or traumatic event can disrupt that stability. When a disaster or traumatic event occurs, children can be most distressed by the realisation that the world is not as safe as they thought. Therefore, it is important for their parents, schools and community to provide as much stability and support in a child’s daily life as possible. -
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How educators can support children in the short term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsThe weeks and first few months after a traumatic event can be overwhelming and filled with change. Distress will be at its highest point immediately after the event and should lessen over the following weeks and months for most people. -
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How educators can support children in the longer term following a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsChildren require support in the months (and sometimes even years) after a disaster or traumatic event. While most children recover over time, some continue to experience ongoing difficulties. -
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What educators can expect in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsAs communities and people resume their usual routines, there can be great opportunities to come together and support each other. If you or children at your school are still experiencing difficulty you can feel increasingly isolated rather than supported. It may feel sometimes like people are trying to forget what happened or don’t want to hear about what you are feeling. -
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What parents and caregivers can expect in the long term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsIn the months after a disaster or traumatic event, the focus tends to be on rebuilding physical structures (like buildings and schools) and everyone ‘returning to normal’; however, it can be very difficult to see everyone around you going back to normal if you or your children are still experiencing difficulty. This fact sheet looks at some of the things you can expect in the long term. -
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What educators can expect in the short term after a disaster or community trauma
Emerging MindsReturning to a teaching role in a community that has experienced a disaster can feel overwhelming. Educators play a vital role in helping communities recover after a disaster; however, it can be hard because often you have experienced loss yourself, but feel you have a responsibility to help the children in your school. -
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How parents and caregivers can prepare for a natural disaster
Emerging MindsAustralia is affected by many different types of disaster, including floods, bushfires and cyclones. Preparing yourself and your family ahead of time can really make a big difference to how you and your family respond and cope if there is a disaster. This information will take you through some practical and psychological strategies to help you and your family get prepared.