Getting support

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It can be very hard to deal with things like an emergency or disaster.

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You might feel very sad.

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There are organisations that can support you to feel better.

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You can call

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  • 13YARN on 13 92 76 for support for First Nations people
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  • Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 for support for children and young people.

Recovery centres

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There is a website that can help you find a recovery centre near you.

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Recovery centres can help you after an emergency or disaster happened.

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To find a recovery centre near you go to the website

Find services and support .

Government support

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The Government supports communities after an emergency or disaster.

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To find out what support you can get in your area you can go to

Co-ordination and Planning Support email addresses

Support from your Council

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The Council where you live can also help you after an emergency or disaster.

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You can go to your council website to find more information.