Parent Resources

Natural Disaster Resources

Some resources to support you and your children after the recent flooding

Birdie Stories - Birdie and The Flood
A helpful story to read with your children to discuss the recent flooding

Coping with the Impact of Flooding

SES Floodsafe Evacuation Order Information Sheet

Lifeline Getting through floods, drought and extreme climate events

How are you going poster - Impact

How to talk when the news is scary

Supporting a young person after a natural disaster - Headspace

Family, health and wellbeing:

NSW Mental Health Access Line phone 1800 011 511

Lifeline (24/7 service) phone 13 11 14 or web chat
Beyond Blue phone 1300 22 4636 or web chat

Kids Helpline phone 1800 55 1800

Stay healthy after floods and storms
Flood recovery: health and safety advice

If an Evacuation Order is issued, and you leave your house, remember to:

• Turn off the electricity and gas at the mains before you leave and turn off and secure any gas bottles

• Take your pets with you

• Never enter or travel through floodwater

• Keep listening to your local radio station for information, updates and advice

• Follow your Home or Business FloodSafe Plan

• Follow all instructions given to you by emergency services