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BUSHFIRE DISASTERINFORMATION

At this terrible time for Australia, the ANMF acknowledges and expresses our sincere gratitude to all the emergency workers, volunteers, and community members who are working tirelessly, under extraordinary

conditions, in and for fire-affected areas. It is in times of adversity that we often see the very best of people. Among the heartbreak are incredible stories of strength, generosity, and unity.

Our thoughts are with you all, including our members and staff who are affected by this catastrophe. There is a long road ahead, and the physical and psychological health impact of these bushfires will linger. You

are not alone – we stand with you.

We have compiled some links below that may be useful for those who have been affected and those who would like to contribute. If and when you need assistance, please reach out for help.

Those in need of assistance:Health and helplinesNursing and Midwifery Health Program (national) 1800 667 877 (24 hours)Health Direct (national) 1800 022 222 https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/Kids Help Line (national) 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/Lifeline (national) 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ (highly useful information on recovery)Suicide Call Back Service (national) 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/Nursing and Midwifery Health Program (Vic) (03) 9415 7551 (business hours) http://nmhp.org.au/Nurse on Call (Vic) 1300 60 60 24 https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/primary-and-community-health/primary-care/nurse-on-call

Financial supportDepartment of Human Services https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/help-emergency/bushfiresVictorian information https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/#financial_assistanceANMF (Vic Branch) member information and assistance https://otr.anmfvic.asn.au/articles/3117

Relevant Branch/State information linksCountry Fire Authority (CFA) (Victoria) https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homeNSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) https://www.nswnma.asn.au/about-us/contact/NSW Rural Fire Service https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ANMF ACT Branch https://www.anmfact.org.au/contact/ACT Emergency Services Agency (State of Alert Information and Hazardous Smoke and P2 Masks) https://esa.act.gov.auANMF SA Branch https://www.anmfsa.org.au/Web/Contact_Us.aspxSouth Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/Queensland Nurses & Midwives’ Union (QNMU) https://www.qnmu.org.au/QNMU/PUBLIC/Contact_us.aspxQueensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/ANMF NT Branch https://www.anmfnt.org.au/about/contact-usNorthern Territory Fire and Rescue Service https://pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue-serviceANMF Tasmanian Branch https://anmftas.org.au/contact_home/Tasmania Fire Service https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/ANFIUWP (WA) https://www.anfiuwp.org.au/contact-us.phpDepartment of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) (WA) https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/

Those wishing to assist or donate:

Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, in association with the Salvation Army (national) https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donateNSW Rural Fire Service https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigadeVictorian Government Bushfire Disaster Appeal https://www.communityenterprisefoundation.com.au/make-a-donation/bushfire-disaster-appeal/St Vincent de Paul (national) https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-bushfire-appeal-nswWorld Wildlife Fund for Nature (national) https://www.wwf.org.au/get-involved/bushfire-emergency#gs.qhcb3tWIRES (NSW) https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fundRed Cross Blood Bank (national) https://www.donateblood.com.au/one-step-closer 131 495