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Life After Bushfires
We feature the voices and stories of bushfire survivors. You’ll find tips on trauma recovery, self care, connecting with others and seeking help.
Repair, rebuild, recover
Life After Bushfires provides the tools and support you need to begin rebuilding, connecting and caring for yourself after the traumatic events of recent bushfires.
In their words
Bushfire survivors from the NSW South Coast share their stories of the bushfire’s impact on their mental health. In these videos, they open up about living with complex mental health issues and bushfire recovery.
Grace's Story
Grace, 34, mother of 2 from Long Beach.
Butch's Story
Butch, 49, mental health peer worker from Moss Vale. Husband and father of three.
Hayley's Story
Hayley, 30, mental health worker, mother from Wolumla.
Featured Factsheets
Managing pre-existing mental health issues during disaster and recovery
Existing mental health issues can make recovery from natural disasters more complex. Community connections, extended community support services and good self-care can all help as you manage this difficult time.
Bushfire Forums
“This is my first experience of a forum and it’s great. You are all so fabulous. I’m feeling that I’m very fortunate to be able to “talk” to you all. Thank you.”
SANE's Bushfire Forums are a safe place to share your experience of bushfires with other bushfire survivors. You can read stories, reply to discussions or start your own.
Latest Discussions
Support
Talk to a trained counsellor
Reach out to our trained counsellors for free, anonymous phone or online support. Our team is there to listen and provide support, information and referrals.
Information and guidance
Read our factsheets and blogs on bushfire recovery. You’ll find tips on making community connections, services and support, and self care.
