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25.01.2022 We all need some stories of hope after the challenges over the last couple of days around the pandemic. We love our pets and being separated this long must have been so hard. Watch the video in this article it will bring you a smile. So glad they are reunited now. Lets send them some love

22.01.2022 Super chilly at the Wooroloo Hall yesterday so hats off to these lovely ladies who made the most of a cuppa in the sun during book club. So good to see people prioritising community connectedness. The Wooroloo Connect team also braving the cold and available for support following the Wooroloo/Gidgegannup fire. In the picture are representatives from Youth Focus, Shire of Mundaring and Department of Communities. (Red Cross ES behind the camera.) Wooroloo Connect is ...Fortnightly on Thursday’s, 3pm to 5pm (next date 24 June) Weekly on Tuesday's, 8.30am to 4.30pm The kettle is always on and you can catch up with neighbours plus access information from the Shire of Mundaring and other service providers. See more

22.01.2022 Who is ready? Central WA will have hot dry and windy coditions causing Severe to Catastrophic fire dangers. As part of your emergency planning did you know schools close in Catastrphic fire danger ratings? Have you you talked about this in your family? Planning in advance will reduce the stress in an event and help you cope better. In addition there is also a Severe weather warning for the South West WA with a winter like cold front occuring in Nov. To help you prepare see redcross.org.au/prepare

20.01.2022 Always great training new volunteers and Red Cross staff in Psychological First Aid so we are ready to help communities in times of emergencies. This is a primary tool for providing psychosocial support to help people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and other stressful life events. Welcome to the team everyone. Lets send them some support.

17.01.2022 Did you know there has been a bit of Earthquake activity around WA this week? Off the coast of Broome and in the Goldfields today? While rare, WA does get the largest tremors in Australia. It is important to prepare for all types of emergencies which can help us stay calmer and be better able to cope and recover afterwards. Do you know what to do in an Earthquake? Ask the whole family. Find out more It is really important to prepare our minds and think about how we mig...ht react to stress in these situations and put good management actions in place. Ensuring you know what to do for different emergencies is part of this. You can find out more here https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare Further information that DFES advise can be found here https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinfor//Pages/default.aspx

17.01.2022 Our teams in Mingenew are being warmly welcomed. Many residents expressing the gratitude of visits and the need to share stories and talk and hence the value of our Psycholgical First Aid. Wonderful country to be driving around but the impact of TC Seroja is so evident. We also want to acknowledge the warm hospitality of the Everlastings Guest House in Morawa. Great to share stories around a campfire.... Shire of Mingenew

16.01.2022 What a wonderful story of hope. We hear a lot about the pandemic and bushfires but drought is still occurring and in parts of WA. Disaster recovery takes time and community connection and support is so important.

15.01.2022 Outbreaks of COVID cases across the country, changing restrictions, travel controls and closed borders is understandably causing some anxiety in the community. It is important we prioritise our wellbeing during this time. Remember to wear a mask Stay informed of the latest requirements https://www.wa.gov.au/government/covid-19-coronavirus Stay connected ... Practice self care Remember how incredibly lucky we are to live in WA.

15.01.2022 Perenjori rural community we are coming to visit In addition to teams who will continue in rural Northampton our volunteers will begin Outreach from Saturday on rural properties in the Shire of Perenjori. Our friendly trained volunteers will be checking in on peoples wellbeing and concerns. Please share this on local pages and by word of mouth and give us a like or a toot if you see us out and about.

11.01.2022 Thanks to the Mundaring SES for having us to talk about the importance of preparing our minds for emergencies and having good stress management strategies to help us make better decisions. You can find out more at redcross.org.au/prepare

11.01.2022 We really enjoyed presenting our Pillowcase lesson to year 3 and 4 students at Gooseberry Hill Primary School and Falls Road Primary School in Lesmurdie. Students learned how to stay calm through a deep breathing exercise and how to pack their emergency evacuation kit. They shared what was precious to them and some of the items are so moving. Have you discussed this with your children? You may be surprised.

09.01.2022 We love our volunteers. They are special people. They don't tend to like attention so most avoid the camera but here are a couple who were working hard calling residents to assess emergency preparedness levels so we can tailor our messaging to ensure it is most effective for our Perth Hills Preparedness Project. Thank you

08.01.2022 Thanks Mt Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade for having us along at the Mt Helena Community Sundowner. A lovely community event promoting connectedness. It was great chatting to locals on getting prepared for emergencies as part of our Perth Hills Preparedness project and working with hills volunteer brigades.

07.01.2022 Thanks to the wonderful staff at the City of Perth. We conducted Psychological First Aid training for staff who will help in the event of a emergency in the City. PFA is the recommended first level of psychosocial support to promote natural recovery after disasters. We just had to capture that gorgeous view as a little nicer than our usual! How beautiful is Perth?

06.01.2022 What great year 3 students at Helena College. Here they are learning all about emergencies and the importance of managing stress and staying calm. Their emergency kit bags - their pillowcases look fantastic.

05.01.2022 It's just as important to prepare emotionally as it is practically for emergencies. Have you?

05.01.2022 The WA Red Cross Emergency Services Team are now seeking someone who can step into the exciting Workforce Wellbeing Project officer Role Part Time in the Perth metro office. Do you have; *Demonstrated experience applying workforce wellbeing concepts. *Demonstrated ability to build rapport, and establish positive and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and liaise with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.... *Demonstrated experience in effectively managing projects within a multi-site organisation. *Significant experience working with, and supporting, volunteers. The project officer will work across our Independent Wellbeing Check service, which includes process and system development and implementation, training, engaging and supporting volunteers, and ensuring that wellbeing support is available to operate throughout the year. The wellbeing service, although based in Tasmania and Western Australia, is a national service that supports Red Cross personnel across the country. Please see more information, a role description and the link to apply directly here: https://careers.redcross.org.au//project-officer-workforce

05.01.2022 A great new podcast regarding heatwave. They include stories from young people. The Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Podcast Series, Can’t Take the Heat, have new episodes out: https://podcasts.apple.com//cant-take-the-heat/id1521180615 Did you know Heatwave kills more people than any other natural hazard? Our changing climate means we expect more extreme weather including heatwave so it’s important to prepare.

04.01.2022 Today is National Trauma Teddy Day This week Trauma Teddy, a Red Cross icon of comfort and kindness, turns 30. More than 600 volunteer knitters, in 75 knitting groups nationally, lovingly craft 50,000 Trauma Teddies each year. They've dedicated a mind-blowing 7.5 million volunteer knitting hours over the last 30 years! Wow. Over 1 million children have cuddled a colourful, comforting Trauma Teddy since volunteer knitters first started hand-crafting the Teddies in 1990. The...y not only provide comfort to children but equally to adults including those impacted by disaster and emergency services workers. We salute our volunteers who generously donate their time, and to acknowledge children, young and old, who have received the bears across the years. If you have a story or picture about a teddy you have received in how it helped you we would love you to share in the comments for our volunteers.

04.01.2022 The World Disasters Report was released this week. It calls for us to see COVID-19 and climate change as equally significant challenges, and address them together, now. * You can reduce your carbon footprint * Get prepared for emergencies * Get active in your community about preparedness for extreme weather and share this information.

02.01.2022 Here is a Friday feel good pandemic story to lift our hopes. What a wonderful initiative. Let us know with some comments and reactions what you think

01.01.2022 The AWENetwork -Australasian Women in Emergencies have been holding a Conversation Series, talking with women who are leading in their respective fields in emergency management and disaster resilience. First up in the series was a conversation with Ruth Wraith Child Psychologist and Emergency/Trauma Specialist, which you can listen to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uBDpKh2Sv0. Three other Conversations have since come out and are recorded and available on the AWE YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRHJ6CeNVUAbrOuSGJurYw To learn more about AWE you can check out their website.

01.01.2022 What a week. Many were excited at our WA border opening while others were anxious and then the outbreak in SA and subsequent lockdown. This is not only stressful for people in SA and we send our but also potentially triggering for the rest of the country and disappointing for those wishing to reconnect with loved ones. You might not be in it, but could be feeling concern, disappointment, anxiety and anger. That’s normal. It's so important to take some steps to take care of yourself. Here are some great tips