Prepare your patients

Respond

  • Team meeting

    Managing emergencies in general practice

    The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) developed the Managing emergencies in general practice guide to assist practices in disaster preparation, response and recovery.

    External Link Download the guide
  • Lady using telehealth

    Digital health

    Telehealth is crucial for people in rural and regional areas, particularly those displaced by disasters.

    If you do not currently have a telehealth platform or would like any information or support, please contact our Digital Health Team on 1300 069 002.

    External Link Find out more
  • Group of healthcare workers

    Could you volunteer?

    COORDINARE currently holds a register of almost 60 individuals who are willing to assist during an emergency situation.

    We are always looking for more health professionals and administration staff to join our disaster response register.

    External Link Register as a volunteer
  • Doctor's office corridor

    Could your organisation help?

    Primary care organisations can register their interest in providing assistance, in the event that an emergency or disaster impacts their local area.

    Support could be in the form of scaling up, hosting staff from affected organisations, providing vaccine fridge space, or by temporarily taking on new patients.

    External Link Register your practice

Recovery

  • Temporary and emergency housing

    For people who cannot stay in their homes due to natural disasters.

  • Recovery services centres

    Face-to-face, phone and online support for NSW residents affected by natural disasters.

  • Financial assistance

    Disaster relief payments, grants, and packages.

  • Life in Mind

    Support for individuals and communities following natural disasters.

  • Local support options

    Browse our commissioned services within the PHN region.

  • Disaster Mental Health Hub

    Information, resources and training from Phoenix Australia.

  • DRS4DRS

    An independent program providing doctor-to-doctor confidential support and resources. 

  • Nurse support line

    Support service for primary health care nurses, providing access to professional advice and guidance.

  • AAPM member assistance program

    Access a dedicated private, on-demand support service for AAPM Members.