Knowing how to talk about natural disasters with your child, will help them understand what is happening and will limit any emotional trauma they might experience.

Natural disasters can have a big impact on your child’s health and wellbeing. You can best support your child if you know what to do before, during and after.

"Remind yourself daily: This is what I do, this is what I love and this is what I'm proud of." Broken Hill Sheep Station owner, Brendan Cullen in Lifeline's Holding on to Hope podcast.

The impact of natural disasters on babies and young children Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019 Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief Watch Video Children, especially younger children, may need help from adults in understanding and coping with disaster events

Infant and perinatal wellbeing: Risk and resilience factors Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019 Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief Watch Video This video, featuring Dr

The impact of drought on children Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019 Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief Watch Video This video, featuring Dr

Following advice from authorities and being aware of safety and health risks after natural disasters is important to keep healthy during the clean up process.

Supporting children after natural and human-induced disasters webinar Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds, Australia, August, 2019 Related to Child mental health, Infant mental health, Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma view resource This webinar described the specific interventions that cater for the developmental needs of children recovering from community trauma

Children in the long term after a disaster or traumatic event Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019 Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief Watch Video This video, featuring child psychotherapist Ruth Wraith, discusses some of the ways disaster can affect childrens long-term development and behaviours

Re-establishing routines and rules following a disaster or traumatic event Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019 Related to Natural disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma, Loss and grief, Trauma, bereavement, loss and grief Watch Video This video, featuring child psychotherapist Ruth Wraith, outlines how important it is for families to re-establish school and home routines after a disaster