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  1. Talking to children about bushfires

    Talking to children openly in a way that suits their age, while also involving them in decisions regarding bushfire preparation and response, will help them feel emotionally secure and confident.

  2. Bushfire preparation advice

    Being prepared for a bushfire helps you cope better in an emergency.

  3. Bushfires - Emergency information for communities

    Collated information for communities relating to bushfires, including what to do during a bushfire as well as what happens afterwards.

  4. Bushfire aftermath - safety tips

    Houses, sheds and other buildings or structures burnt in a bushfire can leave potential health hazards.

  5. Bushfires and your private drinking water supply

    Debris, smoke, ash and dead animals from a bushfire can contaminate water tanks.

  6. Smoke and your health

    Learn how smoke from fires can affect your health and what you can do to avoid or reduce potential health effects for you and your family.

  7. Emergency, crisis and support services

    Learn about the range of services and support that exists for people in emergency situations in Victoria.

  8. Peter Green, CFA firefighter, Hamilton

    Victorians have faced some tough times lately – from droughts to bushfires to a global pandemic. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you’ve been through – everyone needs help from time to time.

  9. Extreme heat (video)

    Extreme heat can affect anyone, including the young and healthy.

  10. Better Health Channel

    The Better Health Channel provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorians and their communities.

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