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Mental health
Mental health support for disasters
It is common to experience a range of intense emotions following a traumatic event like a natural disaster. Some people may have experienced the event physically. Others may be affected in other ways whether it be concern about family and friends, hearing about people’s experiences during flooding, or extra workloads caused by the adverse event.

See your GP if you would like to discuss your mental health. There are also a number of other resources to assist your mental wellbeing, including:

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Beyond Blue looking after yourself after a disaster
Lifeline recovering after a natural disaster
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Bushfire
Bushfire health advice
Fine smoke particles can cause health problems like itchy or burning eyes, throat irritation, a runny nose, and illnesses like bronchitis. They can also aggravate existing lung conditions, like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Symptoms can occur for several days after smoke is inhaled.

Residents should:

  • close windows and doors
  • use fans or air conditioning on recirculating mode to keep cool
  • keep medications close by if suffering a respiratory condition
  • be vigilant in taking prescribed medications for existing lung conditions.

If you have a known respiratory condition such as asthma please have your regular medication at hand and see your GP if you do not feel you are adequately prepared.

Residents should call Triple Zero (000) if you are having health problems or believe your property is under threat.

For more advice on looking after your health during and after a bushfire, visit the Queensland Government website. 

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Queensland Government disaster management
Queensland Health returning home after a bushfire
Queensland Government public health disaster management fact sheets
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Public health information
Environmental conditions after floods and cyclones increase the risk for infectious diseases.

Queensland Health provides a selection of disaster management fact sheets which provide advice and guidance for the general public in the event of a flood event or disaster. These are available on the Queensland Government website.

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Get Ready Queensland
Bureau of Meteorology
Floodwater safety
Queensland Government emergency services and safety
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Our Region, Our People: Meet Dr Chris Gill

North Queenslanders are used to surviving emergencies, whether it be fires, floods, or cyclones. For Whitsunday-based GP Dr Chris Gill, the opportunity to help the community fight a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic was too good to pass up.

01/09/2020 - 16:30

Use of surgical masks

If you have COVID-19, wearing a surgical mask can help to prevent spreading it to others.

27/08/2020 - 16:19

About COVID-19 and getting tested

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a strain of coronavirus. It causes cold and flu-like symptoms and can affect your lungs and airways. The long-term impacts of the disease are not yet known, because it’s a new disease and we are still learning about it.

27/08/2020 - 16:12

Resources for vulnerable communities

Below is a collection of Information and resources for older Australians, First Nations People, people with a disability, people who are deaf or hearing-impaired, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations, people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, LGBTIQ and HIV communities, and more.

27/08/2020 - 13:04

Mental health

Many aspects of life are affected by a pandemic. Most people have little experience of an event like COVID-19 and it can be quite overwhelming when your health, social life, employment, and financial situation are impacted. While it’s normal to feel anxious or uncertain during this time, you can seek help if these feelings start to affect your everyday functioning.

27/08/2020 - 12:34

Protecting yourself and others

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to protect those who are most at risk, it is important that you take the recommended steps to protect yourself and others.

27/08/2020 - 12:17

Trusted sources of information

Whilst media coverage of COVID-19 can help you feel informed, it can also trigger feelings of anxiety and agitation.

27/08/2020 - 12:08

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Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is one of 31 regionalised and independent PHNs established nationally to provide local communities with better access to improved primary healthcare services, helping North Queenslanders live healthier, happier, longer lives.

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