Your Bushfire Space
Welcome to Your Bushfire Space. Your Bushfire Space has been designed for young people affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires as space to share experiences, ask questions, and find information about how to cope with their bushfire experience.
The bushfires have changed many people’s lives but everyone’s bushfire experience is a bit different. Some people are grieving the loss of family and friends, while others are coping with the loss of their homes and businesses. Significantly, the bushfires have also changed how many communities meet, share and support each other. Like the regrowth in the bush though, slowly people are moving forward and rebuilding their lives.
People’s emotional response to the bushfires is also different from person to person. Some may feel frightened, shocked or numb, while others may feel sad, angry or helpless. These feelings can last for a few days or for some months, but no matter how people feel, sharing bushfire stories and learning more about what help is available, can help people to recover from their bushfire experience.
So, if you or someone you know has been affected by the bushfires we can help with:
headspace can provide counselling and support for young people aged 12 to 25 years who have been affected either directly or indirectly by the bushfires. For more information about whether there is a headspace centre near you visit our service finder.
February 2009 Victorian 'Your Bushfire Space' was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund and has been developed in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Health