Respond

Be ready to respond to the community’s health and wellbeing needs during an emergency or disaster.

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Purpose

Response focuses on coordinated action during a disaster to keep primary health care accessible and reduce pressure on hospitals.

Key focus areas

Rapid communication and information sharing.
Activation of emergency plans and continuity strategies.
Collaboration with hospitals, aged care, mental health, disability services, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Supporting vulnerable populations and maintaining essential services.

Tips and hints

Communicate Clearly: Use plain language and multiple channels (SMS, social media, local radio).
Stay Connected: Maintain contact lists for key partners and update them regularly.
Prioritize Needs: Focus on essential services first.
Document Actions: Keep records for later review and recovery planning.

Tools and resources

Beyond Blue, Lifeline Australian Red Cross Emergency Resources State/Territory Health Department Contacts Queensland Emergency Contact Numbers Mental Health Support Services National Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians within our region: the Jagera, Turrbal, Gubbi Gubbi, Waka Waka and the Ningy Ningy peoples of where we meet, work and learn. Brisbane North PHN is committed to reconciliation. Our vision for reconciliation is where the stories of our First Nations’ people are heard and shared, and networks are formed.