Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and the Australian Red Cross are offering free Communicating in Recovery workshops for anyone in the emergency management or community sector that manages information and/or communicates with members of the community after an emergency.
Corowa, Wednesday 12 June 2024, Register here
Griffith, Friday 14 June 2024, Register here
Hay, Friday 28 June 2024, Register here
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network has partnered with the Australian Red Cross to offer FREE Understanding Psychological First Aid workshops in several locations across the Murrumbidgee region. These workshops will be held in:
Junee – 29 May 2024, Register here
Harden- 30 May 2024, Register here
Moama – 26 June 2024, Register here
Narrandera – 27 June 2024, Register here
This workshop is suitable for individuals with little or no mental health training and does not require a prior qualification. Psychological first aid is a support activity that helps people impacted by an emergency, disaster, or traumatic event. It aims to reduce initial distress, meet current needs, promote flexible coping and encourage adjustment.
Disaster Support for Murrumbidgee communities
Natural disasters are part of the Australian climate and landscape. In recent years, the devastating drought, bushfires and floods in the Murrumbidgee region and beyond have had an enormous impact on our local communities.
Prepare & Plan
Being prepared for an emergency means having a plan to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the most valuable belongings.
The Australian Red Cross has a range of practical resources and useful emergency management information.
Some tips to help you and your family prepare for an emergency or disaster include:
Develop an emergency plan – you can utilise the Australian Red Cross RediPlan template
Update and test run your plan on a regular basis
Pack your survival kit – you can utilise the Australian Red Cross checklist: Emergency Pack List
Contact your neighbours to connect and offer mutual support
Sign up for alerts from local and national organisations to receive updates and warnings Follow the advice of first responding lead agencies at all times!
Download the Australian Red Cross ‘Get Prepared’ app
Respond
MPHN works closely with general practices, other healthcare professionals, RACFs and local communities to respond to medical care needs and improve health outcomes of people living in the Murrumbidgee.
Keep up to date with relevant alerts and warnings during a disaster
For medical help:
If your usual doctor or pharmacy is not available:
Search the National Health Services Directory to find the closest doctor, pharmacy or other health services that are available
Look up the Healthdirect – free Australian health advice accessible 24/7
Contact Wagga GP After Hours Service or After Hours Border & Western regions
In a life-threatening emergency always call 000
For Mental Health support:
For crisis support please contact:
Murrumbidgee AccessLine 1800 800 944
Lifeline 13 11 14
Emergency services 000 or your nearest emergency department
13YARN 13 92 76 – 24/7 crisis support for the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people
For a list of additional services and resources check MPHN Mental Health page.
Recover
Recovery after natural disaster and other emergencies is a complex and long running process, often requiring the physical rebuilding of infrastructure, but also the restoration of physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
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