The big dry: the impact of drought on children and families

Emerging Minds, Australia, 2018

Related to Natural disasters, Responding to traumatic events, Child mental health, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief, Trauma

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This resource outlines the impact of a drought on a community, the environment, families and on mental health. Supporting families and children in a community during such an event is crucial to recovery.

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Community Trauma Toolkit

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The impact of drought on children

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This video outlines some of the impacts of drought on children and discusses how the impacts of drought on families can differ from other types of disaster.
Supporting children during drought (infographic)

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This infographic lists seven tips for supporting children during drought including looking after yourself and seeing things from the perspective of a child.
How can I support children during a drought?

Emerging Minds

A drought is a whole-family, whole-community issue and it is important to support children in particular during this time. This resource outlines some tips for supporting yourself and your children during a drought.

The big dry: the impact of drought on children and families

Emerging Minds, Australia, 2018

This resource is part of the following toolkits

Community Trauma Toolkit

Toolkit Sections:

Discover more resources

The impact of drought on children

Supporting children during drought (infographic)

How can I support children during a drought?

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