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24.01.2022 Child Protection Week 2020- Putting Children First Through a collaboration of Child and Family Interagency Services we were involved in the planning and presentation of a Teddy Bear’s ZOOM Picnic. The ZOOM Picnic was hosted by Amanda Flack (Australian Red Cross ) & Naomi Steinborner (Blue Sky Community Services). Uncle Richard was live in an acknowledgement of First Nations countries including: Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti, Biripai, Anaiwan and Bundjalung & shared the import...ance of this acknowledgment. Agencies worked together to create pre-recorded videos of songs in First Nation languages & Burmese, healthy eating ideas & tips, storytelling, craft and a LIVE guest appearance of Red Cross TED to inspire everyone in dancing. They were joined for an hour by over 70 smiling faces made up of children, parents, child care groups and service providers from across the region, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Nambucca and Coffs Harbour. Amazing job Team! #childprotectionweek2020 #redcrossaustralia #teamwork #midnorthcoastnsw

24.01.2022 Recent damaging storms and flooding are stressful and the continuing rain can add to that stress. People are working hard to support each other during these tough times. Here are some tips for looking after those around you: Spend time with friends and family Offer support and listen Help with practical tasks and chores... Give people the time, space and patience they need Don’t try to talk people out of their reactions For more information or support: Australian Red Cross: www.redcross.org.au/self-care Lifeline: 13 11 14 Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800 Beyondblue: 1300 224 636 Corindi Beach Community Coffs Harbour City Council Nambucca Valley Council NSW SES NSW SES Corindi-Woolgoolga NSW SES Nambucca Unit Resilience NSW

23.01.2022 Every year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Australians pause for a minute of silence to remember our fallen soldiers who gave their lives for us. This #RemembranceDay 2020, we pay tribute to the Australian Red Cross volunteers who helped support soldiers during the First and Second World Wars. #lestweforget To find about the Australian Red Cross’s role during WW1 & WW2 go to https://www.awm.gov.au//encyclo/redcross/redcross_bothwars Source Australian War Memorial and Australian Red Cross Society

23.01.2022 Everyone knows that the Red Cross helps people during emergencies. But you may not know that it’s also part of our mission to help you help yourself! Being prepared may not prevent an emergency or disaster, but it will give you and your loved ones the tools and confidence to stay safe and recover faster. Download our PDF booklet and create your own Emergency RediPlan here: https://www.redcross.org.au//red-cross-rediplan-disaster-p

23.01.2022 Fire, flood, heatwave, pandemics. Emergencies can happen at any time. Take some simple steps to get prepared: think about how emergencies might impact you have a conversation with your family and friends about how you can support each other protect important documents and precious items ... complete a Red Cross Emergency RediPlan You can get more information at redcross.org.au/prepare Our Get Prepared App is a great place to start https://www.redcross.org.au//preparing-f/get-prepared-app See more

23.01.2022 Red Cross has partnered with ABC TV + iview for a three-part special on Big Weather starting tonight at 8.30pm (or catch up later on iView). The series focuses on big weather and how to survive it, and Red Cross has also developed a bunch of resources to support communities around Australia to get ready together. There might be some things that you would like to try in your homes / with your neighbours / wider communities: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/big-weather ...#bigweather #readytogether #getready #climatechange #preparedness #ABC #AustralianRedCross It’s a very entertaining and interesting series, but does include some very strong imagery, so please take care if you have recently been impacted by fires, floods or other emergency events.

22.01.2022 The past year has been incredibly challenging for so many of us with drought, bushfire, flood and Covid. It's not surprising that, as the year turns toward anniversaries, summer and wild weather again, memories about past events are also stirred to life. Red Cross invites community members to a webinar with clinical psychologist and disaster recovery expert, Dr Rob Gordon, as he talks us through how people's experience of disasters may impact their sense of safety and what c...an be done to prepare our minds for the upcoming summer season. Register online at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n0Ndf3vWRRSeN4G05lU-eQ Then join us on Zoom from 10.00am-12.00pm Thursday 15 October

21.01.2022 COVID-19 doesn’t just affect our physical health. If you recognise some of these symptoms in yourself, know that you’re not alone. Here are some things we recommend that may help. source: International Committee of the Red Cross #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

19.01.2022 For most Australians, the end of 2019-2020 was a year filled with uncertainty, loss and change. When we are faced with things beyond our control, it’s easy & normal to worry. The British Red Cross have developed a useful tool, ‘Circles of Control activity’, which can help you to understand your worries & the small acts that can make you feel better. source: British Red Cross https://bit.ly/CirclesOfControlFB 1: Draw two circles, one inside the other. ... 2. Write down all the things you worry about, but can't control in the outer circles. How other people behave/feel, other people’s opinions, the past/future, illness. 3. Put all the things you can control in the inner circle. How I look after my mental & physical health, my attitude, limiting social media/news, my actions/reactions. 4. Try focusing on the inner circle, & things you can control. Even if you start by taking small steps to manage your worries, it can make a real difference. What might you do differently now you've done this activity? #mentalhealth #wellbeing #advice #FridayChallenge

19.01.2022 A check-in: from us to you, and from you to your neighbours. It’s a simple but important thing we can all do to support each other. If you’re able to help, download our ‘Check on your neighbour’ card and let the people around you know that you’re there for them. Let’s stay safe and be kind to one another. ... #PowerOfKindness #GetPrepared #EmergencyPreparedness https://bit.ly/2VaALNV

17.01.2022 Do you currently live, work or volunteer in communities affected by the drought? The Red Cross Drought Resilience Program would love to hear from you! We are interested in hearing from you about wellbeing in drought-affected communities. Simply click below and fill in a 10 minute, anonymous survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DroughtNeedsAssessment ... The survey will guide current and future Australian Red Cross drought resilience work. Thank you (feel free to share - we would love to hear from as many people as possible). #drought #AustralianRedCross #resilience #wellbeing #TheLand

17.01.2022 Today is World Pet Day! We can all agree that our furry friends give us alot of joy and unconditional love. Red Cross has its own band of tail-wagging heroes, who for over a hundred years have been helping us support people in crisis all over the world. During WW2 Red Cross dogs were assigned jobs to search for wounded soldiers or carry important messages, thus saving thousands of lives. These days they search for people after a natural disaster such as a landslid...e, earthquake or avalanche. Some of our furry mates are therapy dogs & play a vital role in offering emotional support to people such as the elderly in nursing homes or those who have suffered a personal crisis. Just like humans, pets can get injured or ill. Knowing what to do before you get to the vet can save their life. Get prepared and take one of our Pet First Aid Courses:- https://www.redcross.org.au/get-i//first-aid/pet-first-aid

17.01.2022 During NAIDOC Week (8-15th Nov 2020) celebrations are being held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and acheivements of Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander Peoples. Red Cross recognises that First Nations People have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We are hugely indebted for the guidance, patience and wisdom from Red Cross First Nations’ Staff, members, & volunteers in addressing the ongoing effects of systemic racism, discrimination and disadvantage over generations. We will continue our own efforts towards true Reconciliation, to create safe spaces, to constantly challenge overselves and to always live by our Seven Fundamental Principles: #Humanity #Impartiality #Neutrality #Independence #VoluntaryService #Unity #Universality #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek2020

16.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day! In a year of uncertainty, we need the power of kindness more than ever. It lights up dark moments. It brings solace and unexpected joy. It gives hope for tomorrow. Here are some beautiful stories of hope and kindness which serve as inspiration after a difficult year for many. They feature people and kind acts that made us hopeful for the future, no matter its challenges.... We hope they inspire you two! We would love to hear about any acts of kindness you have witnessed or performed this past year by commenting below #Gratitude #PowerOfKindness #HumanityFirst https://www.redcross.org.au///stories-of-hope-and-kindness

16.01.2022 Pappinbarra residents, join Australian Red Cross, NSW Rural Fire Service, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and Lifeline Mid Coast NSW to get practical advice and support for preparing your property, your family and yourself for our upcoming summer. Our Red Cross Volunteers will be there to tell you about the Red Cross Emergency RediPlan and Evacuation Centres during COVID. They will also give a Pillowcase presentation, supporting kids to deal with the stress of emergency event...s, https://www.redcross.org.au//resources-/pillowcase-program Get a free emergency kit provided by Department of Primary Industries Recovery Support Services. Morning tea and lunch provided! RSVP to Kate Macfarlane (Community Recovery Officer) on 0408 209 869 [email protected] #AustralianRedCross #emergencypreparedness #bushfirerecovery #BushfirePreparedness

15.01.2022 ‘Postcards from the Fire’ Exhibition The Eurobodalla community was asked by Creative Arts Batemans Bay Inc (CABBI) to share their bushfire photos & stories for an Exhibition at The Gallery in Mogo. The Exhibition’s aim was developed to acknowledge the trauma & resilience of those who went through the 2020 fires & to resonate with others who have experienced similar situations.... CABBI secured several grants, one of which was from the Australian Red Cross. Following this recovery event, many of our Red Cross Batemans Bay Emergency Services volunteers who are also involved in CABBI, have received wonderful feedback. A catalogue of all the photos is available & a silent auction will be held for 7 large framed photographs with all proceeds going to BlazeAid The recording of photos & stories are ongoing & can be uploaded here: Website: www.postcardsfromthefire.com.au Email: [email protected] Facebook: Postcards from the Fire Instagram: www.instagram.com/postcardsfromthefire

15.01.2022 Clocks move forward ONE HOUR this Sunday as Daylight Saving Time starts. For some of us it can increase risks of drowsiness and sleep disturbances so here are a few tips to help prepare for and adjust to the change.

15.01.2022 Stay well and enjoy this summer by getting prepared and planning ahead! Australia's biggest killers when it comes to natural disasters are heatwaves and hot weather they have killed more people than floods, bushfires and cyclones combined. It's important to Beat the Heat by following four simple steps. It can also help you to identify symptoms earlier if you or someone else is showing signs of heat stress. for more resources + information check out the link https://www.redcross.org.au//looking-after-yourself/how-to

14.01.2022 Today on 10th October we commemorate World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness and policy advocacy. It comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an important reminder that there is no health without mental health! Given past experience of emergencies, it is expected that the need for mental health and psychosocial support will substantially increase in the coming... months and years. This is why the need for investment in mental health programmes at the national and international levels is now more important than ever. Here’s a few simple things that can help you look after your wellbeing. bit.ly/3bXTlB3 We’ve also got a mental health first aid course on offer bit.ly/34zYXOs #WorldMentalHealthDay #worldmentalhealthday2020 #MentalHealthMatters #InvestInMentalHealth

12.01.2022 Have you got a great idea for building the resilience or supporting the mental health recovery of your community? Thinking about applying for a bushfire recovery grant but not sure how or where to start? The Red Cross Partnerships Team will be hosting an open session for community members on how to write strong grant applications, with lots of practical tips and experience to share. All welcome! Wednesday 11 November 10.00am ADST... Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jd-dh2T5TfanA-3U7EKV0w The NSW Government’s Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Fund is now open - it aims to support economic and social recovery at a local and regional level in areas impacted by the 2019-2020 bushfires. The Red Cross Grants Webinar will use this grant opportunity as the focus of the session. Applications for this grant close on Friday 11 December 2020. https://www.nsw.gov.au//bushfire-local-economic-recovery-f

12.01.2022 Disaster recovery is messy and complex and requires people to make a LOT of decisions while at the same time managing the emotional and physical impacts of the disaster. Australian Red Cross invites you to join us as we host disaster recovery expert and cognitive scientist Jolie Wills, as she shares insights on how the mind works under prolonged pressure, how we make decisions, and how our reactions and behaviours are impacted by stress. All welcome - please register to join ...us: Tuesday 10 November 11.30am ADST Register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CUcsrK-4RrqjZSFpGXdrMw Discussion topics will include: The first 12 months and beyond of disaster recovery The impacts of prolonged stress in bush fire-affected communities Impact of continuing stress on thinking, decision making, emotions and action COVID added social and financial impacts on individuals and families resulting from isolation. #bushfires #disaster #recovery #covid #fatigue #stress #wellbeing #AustralianRedCross

12.01.2022 In spite of the many challenges faced throughout 2020, the Australian Red Cross has continued to support many community-led recovery events across the Mid-North Coast. Emergency Services Volunteers help communities recover long after a disaster has passed & supports people with their healing process. All of our Red Cross Volunteers have done an amazing job by taking part in face-to-face events or providing psychological first aid via telephone outreach. Pictured below are... some local ladies at one of the high tea events held with Richard Gere in Utungan, and Helen from the Nambucca Team at the cooking workshop in Taylor’s Arm. These areas were severely affected by the Black Summer Bushfires & community-led recovery support is still ongoing. #Recovery #Event #Workshop #TBT #RedCross #NSW #HighTea #CookingWorkshop #Volunteers See more

08.01.2022 Globally healthcare workers responding to #COVID19 are at high risk of suffering from #mentalhealth conditions. Thankyou heroes for all that you do to keep us safe! #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmonth2020

06.01.2022 ‘Being Your Best You’ Wellbeing Workshops for Women Rural and regional communities have been doing it tough battling drought, bushfire, flood and pandemic. It takes a lot to support your family and community through these times. The 'Being Your Best You' Women's Wellbeing Workshops are an opportunity to you to take care of yourselves.... At this workshop, we'll discuss: 'Why be your best YOU?' Awareness of our needs and Total Behaviour Model Managing our feelings, thoughts and physiology Taking Action strategies and tools to bring the change you want Cost: FREE! Lunch provided. RSVP essential as numbers are strictly limited Three locations to choose from: Thursday 15 October Wingham Services Club from 10am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/being-your-best-you-wingham-re Friday 16 October Willawarrin Hall from 9am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/being-your-best-you-willawarri Saturday 17 October Hollisdale Hall from 9am https://www.eventbrite.com/e/being-your-best-you-hollisdale For more information, contact [email protected] or call 0426 916 984 Please bring a water bottle and wear loose comfortable clothing. This workshop is provided with the support of Australian Red Cross, Department of Primary Industries Recovery Support Program and Rural Adversity Mental Health Program.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Red Cross Emergency Services volunteers from Tweed Shire who are 2020 NSW Resilient Australia Community Award winners for their wonderful work in supporting communities to lead their own disaster preparedness via Community Resilience Teams! Community Resilience Teams are led by residents for residents and involve local all hazards preparedness activities, communication trees, and an acknowledgment of joint community strengths and knowledge. They a...re supported by expert advice from Red Cross volunteers, together with emergency services agencies such as NSW RFS and SES. The Community Resilience Teams project commenced in Tweed Shire following the flooding from Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017, and has since expanded to an all hazards model which has worked well in fire, flood and pandemic. Volunteers are now working with community members in bushfire impacted areas to expand the project across NSW. Congratulations to all the volunteers who have put so many hours into supporting communities to prepare! https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=371681177509420

06.01.2022 Been enjoying ABC TV + iview's "Big Weather"? Please join us at 12 midday AEDT today for a special Facebook Live Event with Big Weather series host Craig Reucassel. ... Big Weather (and how to survive it) explores Australia’s extreme weather and aims to empower communities, families and individuals to prepare, survive and recover from disasters. In today’s live Facebook event, Craig Reucassel will share unique insights around the series, reactions so far and a snapshot on what we can expect in the final episode. Don’t miss it!! TO JOIN: Head to Australian Red Cross Facebook page at 12 midday AEDT today to tune in! #bigweather #readytogether #ABCTV #iView #CraigReucassel #AustralianRedCross #getprepared #storm #fire #flood #Covid https://www.facebook.com/AustralianRedCross/posts/10160448001807222

05.01.2022 Here are some Flood Safety Tips:- 1. Find out if you’re in a flood area. 2. Check your insurance coverage. 3. Clean up outside & inside: secure loose items & move them to higher positions in your home. (This includes chemicals like brake fluid etc.) 4. Charge your mobile phone ... 5. Disconnect utilities 6. Prepare an emergency kit with essential & personal items. 7. Listen for announcements. 8. Be ready to evacuate (have a plan). 9. Stay inside & move to the most elevated position in your home. 10. Do not drive! If it’s flooded forget it! 11. Empty the fridge & leave doors open. 12. Sandbag the plumbing (drain holes & toilet bowl). 13. Do not touch floodwater! (it’s full of bacteria & contaminants) 14. Check on your neighbours. Flood safety resources: NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) has information including FloodSafe brochures in six community languages. They also have resources available to support people who are deaf or hard of hearing, have limited mobility, have an intellectual disability, or have a visual disability. https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/disaster-tabs-header/flood/ Call 132 500 for emergency help in a flood, storm or tsunami. For a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

05.01.2022 Don’t miss the 2nd episode of #BigWeather on ABC TV + iview tonight at 8.30pm! Last weeks episode highlighted just how underprepared many people are for disasters. Getting prepared can be as simple as knowing your neighbours. The ABC and Red Cross partnered to create a #ReadyTogether Toolkit to help you & your neighbours prepare for extreme weather.Sign up to download your free copy: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/big-weather-form Read how Dan really was his n...eighbours’ best friend when their street was submerged by flood waters. #GetPrepared #GetReadyTogether bit.ly/34RjcY4 See more

05.01.2022 Check out this podcast by heading to the link belowAs National Resilience Adviser for Red Cross Australia, John Richardson has a conversation about resilience building, recovery and the transformative nature of disasters.

04.01.2022 We’ve been living with COVID-19 for quite some time now. If you're working, teaching, or even juggling both from home, you might be finding the online discussions (e.g Zoom) less productive, a bit draining and missing face-to-face interactions. Some of you may be feeling the stress of weighing up the risks involved with heading back into your workplace e.g. using public transport and being around colleagues. To help, head to the link below to find a list of some simple, but effective things you can do to look after your wellbeing. bit.ly/2xsl6S2

03.01.2022 Packing an Emergency Evacuation Kit Who has had a go at packing an Emergency Evacuation Kit? The good news is that it is an easy, but important step in getting prepared to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most. Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere & without warning. In emergencies you typically don't have much time to think or gather everything you need. Some clever volunteers at Australian Red Cross have created a video to give yo...u an example of what you might pack. Reduce the stress & ensure you don’t forget things that are important to you by creating an emergency evacuation kit in advance. Talk with your household to identify special items that you can’t replace. Write them down & keep the list on top of your kit so you can remember to get some of those in an event when you’re maybe not thinking as clearly. You can find more information in our RediPlan & Emergency kit checklist: https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare #EmergencyPreparedness #NSWFloods #RediPlan #GetRedi #PlanAhead #EmergencyServices #EmergencyEvacuationKit #Volunteers

02.01.2022 Do you know the new emergency warning symbols, https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/alert-levels? Coffs Harbour City Council and local Rural Fire Service Brigades have made this video to explain emergency messaging. Understanding emergency messages helps you to make decisions to keep you are your household safe this summer.

01.01.2022 Today the Australian Red Cross Trauma Teddy turns 30!! We estimate a mind-blowing 7.5 million volunteer knitting hours have been spent lovingly hand-knitting Trauma Teddies over the past 30 years! Thankyou to all the Volunteers for the hours you generously dedicate to knitting them, producing over 50,000 each year! Did you know it can take 5 hours to make one Trauma Teddy? Our colourfully knitted Trauma Teddies, instantly recognised nationally, first started in Campb...elltown 1990 as the brainchild of ambulance service superintendent Richard Hamilton, who had witnessed the calming effects the teddy bears had on the children. Since then, these incredibly special teddies have been given to many adults and over ONE MILLION children during stressful times to provide some comfort, lower anxiety levels and offer a sense of calm and safety. Our teddies’ main mission is to keep children company while being treated in an ambulance or hospital. They have also been comforting children fleeing the bushfires, providing a warm welcome to refugee children, and bringing smiles to the faces of dementia patients. Do you want to help out? You don’t need to be a Red Cross volunteer. Just download the easy to follow instructions and pattern to start knittinghttps://www.redcross.org.au//knitting-for-kindness-trauma- You can join a knitting group and become one of our valued Trauma Teddy knitters. Find out how herehttps://www.redcross.org.au/teddy #KnitTeddiesandStayCalm #TraumaTeddy30 #KeepCalmAndKnitOn