--- title: NSW Bushfire & Drought --- Search this site on Google Search [![acyp-web-logo.png](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hs-fs/hubfs/acyp-web-logo.png?width=462&name=acyp-web-logo.png "acyp-web-logo.png")](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/) # Resources and support ## Information and resources for supporting children and young people The Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) acknowledge that many schools across NSW have been impacted by the bushfires and drought. ACYP have collated some information on the services available for children and young people during this time. [Click here to download the A4 poster / hand-out](https://www.acyp.nsw.gov.au/hubfs/documents/2020/bushfire-drought-support-poster-2020.pdf). --- ### Service NSW Information for emergency contacts, services, support and resources is available through the Services NSW website. [https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/bushfire-customer-care-service](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/bushfire-customer-care-service) ### ASK Izzy Information for people affected by the current bushfires as well as the locations of nearby bushfire emergency relief centres is available through the Ask Izzy website. [http://askizzy.org.au](http://askizzy.org.au) --- ## Further resources ### Lifeline 13 HELP (13 43 57) ### Kidshelpline 1800 551800 --- | **RFS** | Bushfire Alert FACT sheet | [https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/3113/Bush-Fire-Alerts-Factsheet.pdf](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/3113/Bush-Fire-Alerts-Factsheet.pdf) | | --- | --- | --- | | **Emerging minds** | Education resource pack for teachers | [https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/educators-resource-pack-supporting-children-after-bushfires/](https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/educators-resource-pack-supporting-children-after-bushfires/) | | **Queensland Government** | Child friendly picture story books Available in variety of languages | [https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/mental-health-services/qcpimh/natural-disaster-resources/storybooks/?fbclid=IwAR2Vf_6ZRZ1vA_aA-TvQjYvvb-kIOsqe1Wg83hjKLLFwdoSlM0A08c0jCJo](https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/chq/our-services/mental-health-services/qcpimh/natural-disaster-resources/storybooks/?fbclid=IwAR2Vf_6ZRZ1vA_aA-TvQjYvvb-kIOsqe1Wg83hjKLLFwdoSlM0A08c0jCJo) | | **R U OK?** | List of contacts and supports | [https://www.ruok.org.au/supporting-others-through-the-bushfire-crisis](https://www.ruok.org.au/supporting-others-through-the-bushfire-crisis)   | | **Emerging minds** | Podcast | [https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/podcast/communities-in-the-immediate-aftermath-of-a-trauma/](https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/podcast/communities-in-the-immediate-aftermath-of-a-trauma/) | | **Emerging minds** | Podcast |  [https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/podcast/re-release-disaster-preparedness-myths-and-programs-that-hold-promise/](https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/podcast/re-release-disaster-preparedness-myths-and-programs-that-hold-promise/) | | **Early Connections** | Bushfire Social Story for Kids with Autism | [https://www.earlyconnections.org.au/social-story-bush-fire/](https://www.earlyconnections.org.au/social-story-bush-fire/) | | **ANU’s Australian Child & Adolescent Trauma, Loss, & Grief Network** | Teacher toolkit based on learnings from the 2009 Victoria Fires | [https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/files/ACATLGN_Roberts_Schools_bushfire_toolkit_0.pdf](https://earlytraumagrief.anu.edu.au/files/ACATLGN_Roberts_Schools_bushfire_toolkit_0.pdf) | | **Health NSW** | Bushfire smoke information | [https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/air/Pages/bushfire-smoke.aspx](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/air/Pages/bushfire-smoke.aspx) | | **Health NSW** | Managing your mental health during and after a bushfire | [https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/resources/Pages/bushfire-mental-health-support.aspx](https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/resources/Pages/bushfire-mental-health-support.aspx) | | **Beyond Blue** | Fact Sheet for adults to support children and young people | [How to support children following a natural disaster](https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets/grief-trauma-and-critical-incidents/impact-of-natural-disasters-on-mental-health) | | **Lifeline** | Toolkit resource | [Helping your children cope after a natural disaster](https://www.lifeline.org.au/static/uploads/files/web-toolkit-helping-children-cope-with-natural-distasters-sept-2019-wfoqlakuwlba.pdf) | | **Better Health** | Information to help support children during traumatic events | [How to support children during traumatic events](https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/trauma-and-children-tips-for-parents) | | **Red Cross** | Resource book to support children and young people | [After the emergency, a book to help kids cope with emergencies](https://www.redcross.org.au/getmedia/3f02c687-efff-480b-9f0b-f44f004e51a9/after-the-emergency-kids-booklet.pdf.aspx) | | **Reach Out** | Information and Advice for young people | [How to deal with the stress of bushfires, floods, earthquakes and cyclones](https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-deal-with-the-stress-of-bushfires-floods-earthquakes-and-cyclones) | | **Beyond Blue** | Information to adults on how to talk about news events | [How to talk to children about news events](https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/healthy-homes/loss-and-grief/talking-about-traumatic-news-events) | | **Reach Out** | Information and Advice for young people | [How to cope with anxiety about climate change](https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-cope-with-anxiety-about-climate-change) | | **Unicef** | Information on how to talk to children and young people | [https://www.unicef.org.au/blog/news-and-insights/january-2020/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-australia-s-bushfires](https://www.unicef.org.au/blog/news-and-insights/january-2020/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-australia-s-bushfires)   | | **Red Cross** | Links to community support. First Aid and mental health | [https://www.redcross.org.au/](https://www.redcross.org.au/) | | **Headspace** | Information guide for young people | [https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/public-schools/media/headspace-mental-health-March-2019.pdf](https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/public-schools/media/headspace-mental-health-March-2019.pdf)   | | **Reach Out** | Tips to manage wellbeing | [https://au.reachout.com/articles/5-ways-to-manage-your-wellbeing-during-the-bushfires](https://au.reachout.com/articles/5-ways-to-manage-your-wellbeing-during-the-bushfires)   | | **Reach Out** | Online forum to ask question and seek supports | [https://forums.au.reachout.com/t5/Something-s-not-right/Bushfires-How-to-cope/td-p/376391](https://forums.au.reachout.com/t5/Something-s-not-right/Bushfires-How-to-cope/td-p/376391)   | | **Health Direct** | General information regarding Bush Fires. Pre and post disaster | [https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/natural-disasters](https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/natural-disasters) | | **NSW Department of Human Services** | Bushfire assistance information | [https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/nsw-bushfires-september-2019](https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/subjects/nsw-bushfires-september-2019) | | **NSW Department of Education** | Back to school resources | [www.education.nsw.gov.au/back-to-school](http://www.education.nsw.gov.au/back-to-school) | | **NSW Department of Education** | Advice to assist parents, teachers, and students following recent fires | [https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/advice-to-assist-parents-teachers-and-students-following-recent-fires](https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/advice-to-assist-parents-teachers-and-students-following-recent-fires) | --- ### Disclaimer This website contains links to other websites that are external to ACYP. 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