People in Central Victoria affected by floods and storms will be able to access ongoing mental health and wellbeing support from Mind Australia.
The federal and Victorian governments have announced a funding package that includes more than $105 million for increased financial assistance to support the immediate and long-term recovery and rebuild phase through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This includes funding for face-to-face and telehealth mental health and wellbeing support from the Bendigo Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub managed by Mind Australia.
Mind staff help people in Bendigo, Echuca, Rochester and Seymour affected by floods to access emergency services and financial support, and assist them with their mental health and wellbeing. This includes access to psychosocial support for people in psychological distress as a result of the flooding.
Nathan Senn, a Mind Community Mental Health Practitioner at the Bendigo Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, has been on the ground supporting people impacted by floods during both the 2022 and 2024 disasters.