Crisis & Emergency
Immediate assistance in a crisis or emergency and information on preparing for emergencies. Includes information on crisis accommodation, reporting child abuse and support for sexual assault and family violence.
Latest News and Events
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Services to help psychological recovery of flood affected people
Friday 12 August 2011
Almost $5 million has been provided by the departments of Health and Human Services towards helping the psychological recovery of people affected in the 2010–2011 Victorian floods.
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Emergency Management Update May 2011
Tuesday 31 May 2011Emergency Management Update, a newsletter for people working in the health and community services sector in emergency management roles.
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Flooding Advice
Monday 30 May 2011
Heavy rain across Victoria may cause flooding in many areas. Our Flood page gives practical advice on what you can do before, during and after flooding.
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Community support after the floods and locust plagues
Monday 09 May 2011
Recent heavy rain, floods and locust plagues have caused stress and financial hardship in some regional communities. A summary of what financial assistance and health and wellbeing services are available for people who have been affected.
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Emergency management update August 2010
Tuesday 17 August 2010Emergency Management update August 2010
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Victorian flood assistance
The Department of Human Services is coordinating a range of assistance from State Government and not for profit organisations to help Victorian communities recover from the recent floods.
More on Victorian flood assistanceCrisis accommodation
Information on emergency accommodation for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness or escaping family violence.
Domestic & family violence
Information on support and services for people who have experienced domestic violence.
Sexual Assault
Information on confidential counselling and support services for the victim/survivors of sexual assault.
Reporting child abuse
Contact information for reporting acts of child abuse and domestic violence in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Emergency assistance
Information on assistance available for people and communities affected by emergencies.
Preparing for emergencies
Information on being ready and getting prepared for emergencies.
Financial crisis support
Advice for those who are experiencing financial difficulties due to the damage or loss of property caused by an emergency such as a fire.
