In light of the terrible flooding in NSW, and ongoing issues around cost of living, accessing services and housing availability, caring for our mental health is ever important and we want to remind everyone that help and understanding is available for anyone in need of an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on or a heart to care.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and in need of support, please reach out to family, friends or a support organisation.
Keep in touch with your loved ones and be aware of those around you.
Take care of yourself and others.
You are not alone!
If you have been impacted by the NSW floods and need immediate (life-threatening) assistance, call 000 immediately and identify yourself as a person living with a disability.
For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency help during severe weather, contact the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.
The Australian Government also provides a helpful factsheet for those impacted by floods – https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/11/health-supports-for-flood-affected-australians.docx
Download the Hazards Near Me App (https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app) for the latest warnings and information.
Residents can visit a Recovery Centre (https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/floods/recover/flood-recovery-updates#Recovery-centres-to-open-from-Tuesday-27-May) for practical recovery advice and support.
Learn more on flood safety and clean up advice (https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/recovery).
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
headspace on 1800 650 890
