Improving mental health outcomes after disaster

Thursday 18 February 2021, 4.00pm -5.00pm (AEDT)

What the webinar will cover

•   using practical, evidence-based strategies to support recovery after disaster 
•   the breadth of information, resources and training available on the Disaster Mental Health Hub to help health professionals support individuals, families and communities
​​​​•   the three phases of disaster response: preparation (before), response (during and immediately after), and recovery (medium and longer term)   

Who should attend

• health practitioners, including general practitioners, psychologists, and allied health 
• peak professional bodies 

Speakers

• Professor Lisa Gibbs, Director of the Child and Community Wellbeing Program in the Centre for Health Equity, University of Melbourne
• A/Professor Simon Rosenbaum, University of New South Wales
• Nicole Sadler, Head, Policy and Practice, Phoenix Australia
• A/Professor Leanne Humphreys, Director of Training & Workforce Development, Phoenix Australia
• ​​​​​​Jane Nursey, Director, Clinical Services, Phoenix Australia
• Alexandra Howard, Director of Disaster & Public Health Emergencies, Phoenix Australia