People affected by floods in Central Victoria will be able to access emotional and practical support from Mind Australia.
Mind staff are available to provide assistance in Bendigo, Echuca and Rochester as flooded rivers are likely to peak in the coming days following record rainfall in Victoria.
Mind staff can help people in these areas to access emergency services and financial support, as well as assist them with managing their mental health and wellbeing, including psychosocial support for people in psychological distress as a result of the flooding.
Mind Acting Executive Director – Victorian Operations Denise Cumming said there are a number of ways Mind can support flood victims.
“Our teams can provide practical support by connecting people with the appropriate emergency services and emergency relief grants. We know that people affected by floods can be overwhelmed or unable to access phone or internet services, so they are unable to apply for financial assistance,” Ms Cumming said.
“Mind has been providing mental health and wellbeing support to Bendigo and Echuca residents impacted by floodwaters since 2022, so we understand the challenges that people can face and how to overcome them.”