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Summer Bushfires: How are the plant and animal survivors 6 months on?
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So what’s become of animal and plant survivors in the months since?
Click to explore the impact Australia’s summer of fires had on an already drought-ravaged landscape and the work being done to rescue and recover habitats.
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Australian Bushfires Report
Share Australian Bushfires Report on Facebook Share Australian Bushfires Report on Twitter Share Australian Bushfires Report on Linkedin Email Australian Bushfires Report linkJanuary – June 2020
Red Cross is pleased to present its six-month bushfire report, a testament to the strength of those who endured the Black Summer bushfires, the kindness of those who donated, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
Because of you, Red Cross have been able to:
• support 49,718 people through 37 fires from September to March
• disburse $133m at 30 June, including grants for 4,380 people (and counting!)
• establish a recovery footprint in 47 local government areasThe report provides a full account of how donor funds are being used, plus insight into the triple burden of drought, bushfires and COVID-19, the key components of the organisation's recovery program, and recommendations to the Natural Disasters Royal Commission.
Read the report here.
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Free Disaster Recovery Webinar: David Younger
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Please join Australian Red Cross Disaster Recovery Advisors and Mentors Australia (DRAMA) for a webinar as they host disaster recovery expert David Younger to talk about personal and community resilience in the face of bushfire recovery and COVID-19.
David is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting communities affected by natural disasters and emergencies.
Discussion topics include:
Understanding Recovery
Why Does it Feel So Hard?
The Triple Whammy “Bushfire, Drought and COVID-19”
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How to Promote Self-Care, Connection and Wellbeing
Audience: Communities impacted by disasters and COVID-19
Date: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm (AEST)
Please register by clicking on the webinar link below:
Please send your questions for David through to recovery@redcross.org.au
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Free Training Psychological First Aid: Lifeline North Coast
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Psychological First Aid training develops personal ability and response to those in distress after a traumatic community event. Lifeline North Coast have highly qualified trainers who are offering a free training course (and guidance) to support the emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of your community.
The Psychological First Aid training program will empower you from a crisis-centred approach to one of resiliency-building and develop your ability to respond to those in distress after traumatic events and disasters (including COVID-19).
This training is applicable in a range of contexts including the workplace, disaster response, critical incidents such as vehicle accidents, infectious pandemics, terrorism and community tragedy.
Please click on the link to learn more and register for training.
27 July 9.00 am - 1.00 pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/psychological-first-aid-registration-111562687000
28 July 9.00 am - 1.00 pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/psychological-first-aid-registration-111570171386
If you do not have internet access or you would like to discuss this program further, please call 66 514 093.
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Get Back to Making Lovely
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Make a Bird, Bee or Butterfly Bath
All material supplied, however you are welcome to use your own china and pottery pieces if you wish.
Open to Nana Glen residents (13 years +).
Nana Glen Hall
Saturday 25 July Design and Tiling: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Sunday 26 July Grout up: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Boooked out. To be placed on a waitlist and for further information please contact leading artist Pamela Denise on mobile 0427 728 450.
Funded by Red Cross
