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Mental health support
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.
03/09/2020 - 15:59
Bushfire 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.
03/09/2020 - 15:46
Flood and cyclone advice
Environmental conditions after floods and cyclones increase the risk for infectious diseases.
03/09/2020 - 14:50
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