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12 Mar 2012... Most people experience acute stress during events of natural disaster or large scale acts of violence.

01 Aug 2022... This fact sheet contains information for aged care workers. Trauma and loss can cause ongoing distress and health problems. There are things you can do to help an older person experiencing trauma, loss and grief.

30 Sep 2022... Natural disasters are becoming more common in Australia due to the effects of climate change. This fact sheet provides information for coping with grief after a natural disaster.

06 Mar 2017... Death is a reality of life, but the circumstances can vary greatly as different groups have different needs.

01 Aug 2018... Victoria is the first state in Australia to pass voluntary assisted dying laws. The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act (2017) provides a safe legal framework for people who are suffering and dying to choose the manner and timing of their death.  This document provides an overview about voluntary assisted dying with information on background, law, access and how it will work.

18 Nov 2024... A booklet and poster in Easy English using images to help you understand what happens when a loved pet dies. Initially developed for people with an intellectual disability, they would also be suitable for anyone seeking easy-to-understand information. This video is an Auslan translation and uses images to help you understand what happens when a loved one dies.

17 Nov 2020... This booklet is in Easy English and uses images to help you understand what death is and what happens after someone has died. Originally developed for people with an intellectual disability, they would also be suitable for anyone seeking easy-to-understand information. This video is an Auslan translation and uses images to help you understand what death is and what happens after someone has died.

30 Sep 2022... This resource supports carers adjusting to life after losing a loved one. It provides a checklist to help with physical, emotional, social, and vocational wellbeing. Suggestions include self-care, seeking support, reconnecting with others, and finding new interests. It encourages gradual healing and seeking professional help if needed.

Centrelink/Services Australia has multilingual information on what you need to do when someone dies.  It includes information on what you can organise before you die, payments, information and help for grieving family members. Documents are bilingual. The English version is included in each translated resource. Please scroll down to access the English text.

13 Jan 2021... This fact sheet contains information on the impact of trauma, loss and grief on older people. Including what can cause grief and trauma later in life.