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Young people and adults in communities affected by February's devastating bushfires will have access to targeted counselling and youth participation programs under a new $8.8 million Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund package to further support psychological recovery from the fires.
On Wednesday 29th of July, Premier John Brumby and Bushfire Appeal Fund chair John Landy outlined details of an $8.8 million package which focuses on support for children and young adults, counselling services for people who may need more support and providing forums in which people can share their experiences.
"In communities across Victoria we are seeing positive steps towards recovery but we cannot underestimate the distress these fires have had on individuals and families" Mr Landy said.
"The Appeal Fund has carefully considered how best to build on existing support for our bushfire-affected communities in what is a sensitive, difficult area and I believe we have developed a package that will give children, adolescents, young adults and adults access to support that best suits their needs during their recovery from the worst natural disaster in Australia's history.
"The package will include a range of individual and program-based support services, specifically targeting the bereaved and additional psychological support for children of 10 to young adults of 26 with the aim re-engaging this vulnerable group to their communities and each other."
Full details can be found at:
 - http://www.wewillrebuild.vic.gov.au/
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- http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/premier/appeal-fund-to-provide-for-psychological-support.html
Posted by Bill Coppinger on 30 July 2009; 10:45:20 AM
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