Bushfires have become a part of Australian life. Learn how to protect your health, prepare for a natural disaster, know which health conditions put you at greater risk, and limit the stress that bushfires can cause you and those around you.
There are several tools and apps to help you deal with or prepare for an emergency.
Bushfires are common in Australia and can lead to a natural disaster. It’s important to understand your level of bushfire risk so you can prepare your property,
Protective face masks have flown off the shelves in recent weeks, as many Australian towns and cities have become shrouded in bushfire smoke and haze.
Burns are damage to the tissue of your body caused by heat, too much sun, chemicals or electricity. Scalds are caused by hot water or steam.
Two out of three Australians use at least one form of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine, with more than 300 million prescribed medicines
Natural disasters often cause personal and financial hardship for both individuals and communities, and can result in loss of life.
Australians have faced major flooding events in the last year with lives and homes lost. And years after the 2020 bushfires, people are still recovering
If you have been affected by a bushfire disaster, you can access mental health support. Learn more about what support is available via Services Australia.
Heatwaves have killed more Australians than all other natural hazards combined. Over 400 deaths
According to the World Health Organisation,
The losses of life and property caused by a natural disaster often bring on mental health problems, such as depression, both in the short and the long term. Whether you are directly or indirectly affected, there are warning signs to look out for but also plenty of help and information available.
Bushfires can cause high levels of stress to the first responders working to keep Australian communities safe.
Mental health specialists, the Black Dog Institute and UNSW Sydney have developed the Bush Fire Support Service (BFSS) — free mental health support for emergency service workers affected by bushfires (and their partners).
Many struggle with their mental health and wellbeing at some point in their life, but support and treatment can help.
Depression is one of the most common of all mental health conditions and impacts many Australians every day.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around 3 million Australians at some time in their lives.
Drugs are substances that affect how the body functions. Illegal drugs
Bushfires create smoke that can spread far from the site of the fire. Learn here about asthma, breathing problems and other health conditions that may put you at greater risk when the air quality is poor.
Asthma is a common condition that affects the airways in your lungs. People with asthma have sensitive airways that become inflamed when exposed to triggers.
Shortness of breath is when you feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs.
It’s normal to sometimes feel short of breath,
Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people have lung disease in the U.S. alone.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels.
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