Emergencies & Preparedness
Emergency preparedness and recovery information and resources for service providers working with the department.
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
Emergency preparedness
For service providers seeking information on emergency preparedness policies, sector-specific advice, contacts and particular services offered by the Department of Human Services.
Emergency recovery
This page contains guidelines, plans and resources about emergency relief and recovery for people working in the health and community services sector.
