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After the emergency

  • Flooded house.

    Anniversaries and reflection

    We send our love and support to all those affected by the floods and storms of 2011. Best wishes for a safe and happy year ahead.

  • Mum with two young boys.

    Parents - read this!

    Parents are a major support for their kids. This booklet has ideas for caregivers to help kids cope with crisis.

  • Aussie artist Xavier Rudd

    Xavier Rudd shows his support

    He's known all over the world for his unique music, but there's nothing Xavier Rudd loves more than coming home to his family and friends and the sights, smells and sounds of the Aussie bush. He chats with us about overcoming challenges, travelling the globe and making music.

    Watch Xavier's videos.

  • Image of Kids Helpline website

    Tried talking...online?

    Kids Helpline is not just for kids - it's for anyone between 5 and 25. They have people online who can answer your message. It's web counselling, ready when you are.

  • Triple J's Zan Rowe recording our show!

    Free MP3 players

    More than 6,000 people have our mp3 players. They're preloaded with 45 minutes of music, recovery tips and interviews with people who've been through emergencies in the past. There's also an FM radio, USB and they come with headphones. You can order online, or download now. Too easy.

  • Do you have a plan for emergencies?

    Do you have a plan?

    Summer in Australia means potentially more emergencies. Fires, storms and cyclones can all occur when the weather heats up. Do you have a plan? 

    Read more...

LATEST STORIES

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Lisa Mitchell
Singer-songwriter Lisa Mitchell grew up in the country, along the Murray River, in an area that’s drought stricken and fire-prone. So she knows what it's like to live with the threat of bushfires.

Singer-songwriter Lisa Mitchell grew up in the country in an area that’s drought stricken and fire-prone. So she knows what it's like to live with the threat of bushfires.

 

Young man sitting alone in a park

There are ways to feel better and stronger again.