The devastation of the bushfires combined with drought and COVID has resulted in community members of all ages experiencing feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness and nervousness about their experiences. These feelings are a normal response to frightening circumstances. Often talking to someone trained in counselling can help reduce anxiety and stress and help to balance out the worry. 

Face to face counselling is now available for bookings locally. It is totally free, doesn’t require a referral and is available to anyone in our communities experiencing stress, anxiety or sadness.
Many community members saw the fires firsthand while working to save their properties and ensuring their families were safe.  Some community members lost their homes and saw the devastation to livestock and bushland. These experiences were extreme and for many talking and looking at ways to manage the concern they bring is important.  

While we have seen the wonderful recent rain, the lingering impact of the drought, COVID and the bushfires can be a trigger for cumulative trauma that can affect children and adults. 

Your community now have access to a fully funded, free counselling service designed to help those in bushfire impacted areas. 

Bookings are available now by calling 1300 152 854. 

No referral is required for this service and appointments are available now. 

We all experience times in our lives where we need help talking through difficult experiences. We are encouraging anyone – children (16 and over) and adults to use this service to talk about their worries or concerns.