Educator wellbeing

<!doctype html> <html lang="en" class=""> <head> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <meta http-equiv="x-ua-compatible" content="ie=edge" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/icon?family=Material+Icons" rel="stylesheet"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="/assets/css/app.css?h=5263a099e3af7dbc73dd2015c2ffadab69cd97e1" /> <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.7.1/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <title>Educator wellbeing - Be You</title> <meta name="google-site-verification" content="pSJMfPKXz4KE5yFVKULskpOISGFAXHfCMHpx7fbSQps" />  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-54840455-22"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag() { dataLayer.push(arguments); } gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'UA-54840455-23'); </script>  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-2B5QQ6SKRC"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag() { dataLayer.push(arguments); } gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'UA-268282145-1'); gtag('config', 'G-2B5QQ6SKRC'); </script>  <script> (function (w, d, s, l, i) { w[l] = w[l] || []; w[l].push( { 'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(), event: 'gtm.js' } ); var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j = d.createElement(s), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? '&l=' + l : ''; j.async = true; j.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; f.parentNode.insertBefore(j, f); })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-KXL5PF8');</script>  <meta name="keywords" content="loss, grief, children, young people, support, learning, changes, feelings" /> <meta name="description" content="Taking the time to look after yourself means you’ll be in better position to provide support to those around you. " /> <meta name="Anxiety" content="Anxiety" /> <meta property="og:url" content="http://beyou.edu.au/resources/fact-sheets/grief-trauma-and-critical-incidents/educator-wellbeing-after-a-natural-disaster" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Educator wellbeing - Be You" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Looking after yourself in the event of a natural disaster is the first step to providing support to those around you." /> <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> <link rel="icon" href="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/favicon.png" type="image/png" /> <meta name="VIcurrentDateTime" content="638759449032556452" /> <meta name="VirtualFolder" content="/" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="/layouts/system/VisitorIdentification.js"></script> </head> <body>  <noscript> <iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KXL5PF8" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe> </noscript>  <div class="container"> <a class="skip-to-content" href="#top">Skip to content</a> <header class="print__hide"> <section class="header__first-section"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="header__first-section-container"> <a href="/" title="Be You home" class="header__logo"> <img src="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/be-you-beyond-blue-logo-home.png" alt="Be You home" class="header__logo-image" /> </a> <div class="header__controls">  <button class="header__mobile-search-trigger hide-for-medium" data-controls="header__mobile-search" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open search"></button> <button class="header__mobile-menu-trigger hide-for-medium" aria-label="Open menu"></button> <a href="/login" class="header__button show-for-medium">Log in</a> <a href="/register" class="header__button show-for-medium">Register for free</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="header__second-section"> <div class="header__second-section-container"> <nav class="header__nav" role="navigation" aria-label="Main Navigation"> <ul class="header__nav-link-list"> <li class="header__nav-link-item show-for-medium"> <a href="/" class="header__nav-link header__nav-link--home" data-id="Home" role="menuitem" aria-label="Home"> <span class="header__nav-link-home-icon">Home</span> </a> </li> <li class="header__nav-link-item"> <a href="#" class="header__nav-link header__nav-trigger" data-controls="header__nav-content--0" data-id="About" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> About </a> <section id="header__nav-content--0" aria-hidden="true" class="header__nav-content" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1">  <div class="header__nav-content-detail"> <div class="header__nav-content-grid"> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--with-image header__nav-content-block--highlight"> <a href="/about" target=""> <figure class="show-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_about_what_is_be_you.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/about" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">What is Be You?</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <div>Be You provides educators with professional development, tools and resources to support mental health and wellbeing in early learning services and schools.</div> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/about/organisations-involved" target=""><span>Organisations involved</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/evidence-base" target=""><span>Evidence base</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/history-of-be-you" target=""><span>History of Be You</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/education-voices" target=""><span>Education Voices</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/news-and-updates" target=""><span>News and updates</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/research-and-evaluation" target=""><span>Research and evaluation</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article class="header__nav-content-block"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/about/be-you-stories" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Be You Stories</span> </a> </h2> <p class="header__nav-content-description"> Discover how educators from early learning services and schools across Australia are implementing Be You. </p> </article> <div class="header__nav-stories header__nav-content-block show-for-medium header__nav-stories--no-padding-top"> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/about/be-you-stories/be-you-became-the-missing-piece-in-our-wellbeing-strategy" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_about_stories_missing_piece.png" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Be You became the missing piece in our wellbeing strategy</p> </a> </article> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/about/be-you-stories/supporting-authentic-engagement-with-first-nations-communities" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_about_stories_supporting_authentic.png" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Supporting authentic engagement with First Nations communities</p> </a> </article> </div> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/about/immediate-support" target="" class="header__emergency-support"> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Immediate support</span> <span class="header__help-icon">Help</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> If you are concerned about someone at risk of immediate harm, call <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="tel://000" target="_blank">000</a> or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/about/immediate-support/support-helplines" target=""><span>Support helplines</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/suicide-prevention-and-response/suicide-response" target=""><span>Be You suicide response</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/about/be-you-implementation-support" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Be You implementation support</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <div><span>Explore how Be You can support you and registered Be You Learning Communities.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/about/be-you-consultants" target=""><span>Be You Consultants</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/frequently-asked-questions" target=""><span>Frequently asked questions</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us" target=""><span>Contact us</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> </div> </div> <button class="main_header__nav-close-submenu" aria-label="Close sub navigation">About</button> </section> </li> <li class="header__nav-link-item"> <a href="#" class="header__nav-link header__nav-trigger" data-controls="header__nav-content--1" data-id="Get started" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> Get started </a> <section id="header__nav-content--1" aria-hidden="true" class="header__nav-content" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1">  <div class="header__nav-content-detail"> <div class="header__nav-content-grid"> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--highlight"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/get-started" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">How to get started</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> Not sure where to start? Our tailored handbooks have essential information for starting your Be You journey. </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/get-started/educators" target=""><span>Educators</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-started/wellbeing-teams-and-action-teams" target=""><span>Wellbeing teams and Action Teams</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-started/leadership-teams" target=""><span>Leadership teams</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-started/pre-service-educators" target=""><span>Pre-service educators</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-started/tertiary-professionals" target=""><span>Tertiary professionals</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--with-image"> <a href="/register" target=""> <figure class="show-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_getstarted_register_yourself.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <a href="/register" target=""> <figure class="hide-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_getstarted_registeryourself_mobile.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/register" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Register yourself</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <div>Access free accredited professional learning modules and other resources.</div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--with-image"> <a href="/account/learning-community/apply" target=""> <figure class="show-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_getstarted_register_your_community.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <a href="/account/learning-community/apply" target=""> <figure class="hide-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_getstarted_registeryourcommunity_mobile.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/account/learning-community/apply" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Register your community</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <div>Is your early learning service or school registered with Be You? Be You Learning Communities can access Be You Consultants, tools and resources to support a whole-setting approach to mental health and wellbeing.</div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </section> </div> </div> <button class="main_header__nav-close-submenu" aria-label="Close sub navigation">Get started</button> </section> </li> <li class="header__nav-link-item"> <a href="#" class="header__nav-link header__nav-trigger" data-controls="header__nav-content--2" data-id="Courses" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> Courses </a> <section id="header__nav-content--2" aria-hidden="true" class="header__nav-content" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1">  <div class="header__nav-content-detail"> <div class="header__nav-content-grid"> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--highlight"> <figure class="show-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_courses_track_your_learning.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/dashboard" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Track your Professional Learning</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <ul> <li>Access our free learning modules.</li> <li>Track and log your professional learning hours.</li> <li>Discover tools and resources to put your learning into action.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="header__nav-content-login-actions"> <a href="/login" target="" class="header__button">Log in</a> <a href="/register" target="" class="header__button">Register for free</a> </div> </div> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article class="header__nav-content-block"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/courses" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Professional Learning</span> </a> </h2> <p class="header__nav-content-description"> Explore our accredited learning modules to build your skills, knowledge and confidence in mental health and wellbeing. </p> </article> <ul class="header__nav-content-icon-list"> <li> <article> <a href="/courses/mentally-healthy-communities" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_courses_mentally_healthy_communities.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Mentally Healthy Communities</h3> <p class="header__nav-content-icon-list-description"> Learn about mental health and how to create thriving learning communities. </p> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/courses/family-partnerships" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_courses_family_partnerships.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Family Partnerships</h3> <p class="header__nav-content-icon-list-description"> Build relationships with families to support mental health and wellbeing. </p> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/courses/learning-resilience" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_courses_learning_resilience.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Learning Resilience</h3> <p class="header__nav-content-icon-list-description"> Explore social and emotional learning and how to embed it in your practice. </p> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/courses/early-support" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_courses_early_support.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Early Support</h3> <p class="header__nav-content-icon-list-description"> Notice early signs, have sensitive conversations and provide support. </p> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/courses/responding-together" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_courses_responding_together.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Responding Together</h3> <p class="header__nav-content-icon-list-description"> Plan for critical incidents, learn about trauma and support recovery. </p> </div> </a> </article> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/courses/evidence-and-accreditation" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Evidence and accreditation</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Explore the evidence behind Be You Professional Learning and how it aligns with national education standards.</span> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/courses/evidence-and-accreditation/national-standards" target=""><span>National standards</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/courses/evidence-and-accreditation/accreditation" target=""><span>Accreditation</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/courses/evidence-and-accreditation/supporting-evidence" target=""><span>Supporting evidence</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/courses/planning-for-implementation" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Planning for Implementation</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <span>Five short modules exploring the Be You Implementation Cycle and how it can support you to create a mentally healthy learning community.</span> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/courses/planning-for-implementation" target=""><span>Planning for Implementation modules</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> </div> </div> <button class="main_header__nav-close-submenu" aria-label="Close sub navigation">Courses</button> </section> </li> <li class="header__nav-link-item"> <a href="#" class="header__nav-link header__nav-trigger" data-controls="header__nav-content--3" data-id="Resources" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> Resources </a> <section id="header__nav-content--3" aria-hidden="true" class="header__nav-content" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1">  <div class="header__nav-content-detail"> <div class="header__nav-content-grid"> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col header__nav-content-grid-col--icon-list-small"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--highlight"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/about/immediate-support" target="" class="header__emergency-support"> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Immediate support</span> <span class="header__help-icon">Help</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> If you are concerned about someone at risk of immediate harm, call <a href="tel://000">000</a> or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.<br class="t-last-br" /> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/about/immediate-support/support-helplines" target=""><span>Support helplines</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/suicide-prevention-and-response/suicide-response" target=""><span>Be You suicide response</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> <section class="header__nav-content-block hide-for-medium"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Wellbeing toolkits</span> </a> </h2> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-stories header__nav-stories--large-font hide-for-medium"> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits/wellbeing-tools-for-children-and-young-people" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_wellbeingtoolkits_forchildren.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Wellbeing tools for children and young people</p> </a> </article> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits/wellbeing-tools-for-educators" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_wellbeingtoolkits_foryou.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Wellbeing tools for educators</p> </a> </article> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits/wellbeing-tools-for-leaders" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_wellbeingtoolkits_forleaders.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Wellbeing tools for leaders</p> </a> </article> </section> <article class="header__nav-content-block"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/resources" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Resource topics</span> </a> </h2> </article> <ul class="header__nav-content-icon-list"> <li> <article> <a href="/resources/educator-wellbeing" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_topics_educatorwellbeing.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Educator wellbeing</h3> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/resources/cultural-responsiveness-and-first-nations-perspectives" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_topics_culturalresponsiveness_bg.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Cultural responsiveness and First Nations perspectives</h3> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/resources/suicide-prevention-and-response" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_topics_suicidepreventionandresponse_bg.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Suicide prevention and response</h3> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/resources/disability-inclusion" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_topics_disabilityinclusion_bg.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Disability inclusion</h3> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li> <article> <a href="/resources/natural-disaster-response" target="" class="header__nav-content-icon-list-item"> <figure class="header__nav-content-icon"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_topics_naturaldisasterresponse_bg.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="header__nav-content-icon-list-text"> <h3 class="header__nav-content-icon-list-heading">Natural disaster response</h3> </div> </a> </article> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col header__nav-content-grid--colspan-2"> <section class="header__nav-content-block show-for-medium"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Wellbeing toolkits</span> </a> </h2> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-stories header__nav-stories--cols-3 header__nav-content-block--no-padding-top header__nav-stories--border-bottom header__nav-stories--large-font show-for-medium"> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits/wellbeing-tools-for-children-and-young-people" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_wellbeingtoolkits_forchildren.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Wellbeing tools for children and young people</p> </a> </article> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits/wellbeing-tools-for-educators" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_wellbeingtoolkits_foryou.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Wellbeing tools for educators</p> </a> </article> <article class="header__nav-stories-item"> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits/wellbeing-tools-for-leaders" target=""> <figure> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_resources_wellbeingtoolkits_forleaders.svg" alt="" /> </figure> <p>Wellbeing tools for leaders</p> </a> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-inner-grid"> <section class="header__nav-content-inner-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/resources/implementation-tools" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Implementation tools</span> </a> </h2> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/resources/implementation-tools/tools-for-action-teams" target=""><span>Tools for Action Teams</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/implementation-tools/betls-observation-tool" target=""><span>BETLS Observation Tool</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/implementation-tools/mental-health-continuum" target=""><span>Mental Health Continuum</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/implementation-tools/programs-directory" target=""><span>Programs Directory</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-inner-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Fact Sheets</span> </a> </h2> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/child-and-adolescent-development" target=""><span>Child and adolescent development</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/grief-trauma-and-critical-incidents" target=""><span>Grief, trauma and critical incidents</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/mental-health-issues-and-conditions" target=""><span>Mental health issues and conditions</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/mental-health-support" target=""><span>Mental health support</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/communication-and-relationships" target=""><span>Communication and relationships</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/social-and-emotional-learning" target=""><span>Social and emotional learning</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/wellbeing-and-stress-management" target=""><span>Wellbeing and stress management</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> </section> </section> </div> </div> <button class="main_header__nav-close-submenu" aria-label="Close sub navigation">Resources</button> </section> </li> <li class="header__nav-link-item"> <a href="#" class="header__nav-link header__nav-trigger" data-controls="header__nav-content--4" data-id="Events" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> Events </a> <section id="header__nav-content--4" aria-hidden="true" class="header__nav-content" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1">  <div class="header__nav-content-detail"> <div class="header__nav-content-grid"> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block header__nav-content-block--with-image header__nav-content-block--highlight"> <a href="/events" target=""> <figure class="show-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_events_explore_be_you_events.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <a href="/events" target=""> <figure class="hide-for-medium"> <img src="/-/media/navigation/ia_nav_events_explore_be_you_events.svg" alt="" /> </figure> </a> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/events" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Explore Be You events</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <span>Join our online events to learn about mental health and wellbeing topics, enhance your practice and support your engagement with Be You.</span> </div> </div> </div> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/events" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Upcoming events</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> Hear from Be You Consultants and subject matter experts talking about a range of topics. </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/events/early-learning" target=""><span>Early learning</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/events/primary" target=""><span>Primary</span></a> </li> <li> <a href="/events/secondary" target=""><span>Secondary</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> <section class="header__nav-content-grid-col"> <article> <div class="header__nav-content-block"> <div class="header__nav-content-wrapper"> <h2 class="header__nav-content-heading"> <a href="/events/event-recordings" target=""> <span class="header__nav-content-heading-text">Event recordings</span> </a> </h2> <div class="header__nav-content-description"> <span data-teams="true" dir="ltr" class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Have you missed an event? Would you like to learn more about a particular topic? Check out our recorded events.</span> </div> </div> </div> <ul class="header__nav-content-list header__nav-content-block"> <li> <a href="/events/event-recordings/virtual-conference" target=""><span>Be You Virtual Conference</span></a> </li> </ul> </article> </section> </div> </div> <button class="main_header__nav-close-submenu" aria-label="Close sub navigation">Events</button> </section> </li> </ul> </nav> <div class="show-for-large"> <form class="header__search-form" action="/search" method="GET" role="search"> <div class="header__search-bar"> <div class="header__search-textfield"> <label for="search-query" class="show-for-sr">Search</label> <input id="search-query" name="query" type="search" placeholder="Search" aria-label="Search" required /> <button type="submit" class="header__search-icon-button">Submit</button> </div> </div> <div class="header__search-submit"> <button class="header__button" type="submit" aria-label="Submit search">Search</button> </div> </form> </div> <button class="header__mobile-search-trigger show-for-medium hide-for-large" data-controls="header__mobile-search" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Open search"></button> <div class="header__user-footer hide-for-medium"> <a href="/login" class="header__button">Log in</a> <a href="/register" class="header__button">Register for free</a> <a href="https://beyou.edu.au/about-be-you/immediate-support" class="header__emergency-support"> <span>Immediate support</span> <span class="header__help-icon">Help</span> </a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="header__mobile-search hide-for-large" id="header__mobile-search"> <form class="header__search-form" action="/search" method="GET" role="search"> <div class="header__search-bar"> <div class="header__search-textfield"> <label for="search-query" class="show-for-sr">Search</label> <input id="search-query" name="query" type="search" placeholder="Search" aria-label="Search" required /> <button type="submit" class="header__search-icon-button">Submit</button> </div> </div> <div class="header__search-submit"> <button class="header__button" type="submit" aria-label="Submit search">Search</button> </div> </form> </section> </header> </div> <main id="top" class="main-content d-community " data-content-wrapper> <div class="grid-container medium-full print__no-margin"> <div class="grid-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <section class="content-section"> <div class="page-intro image-right"> <div class="grid-x"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6 page-intro__text"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell medium-12 large-10"> <ol class="breadcrumb" aria-label="Breadcrumb"> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/grief-trauma-and-critical-incidents">Grief trauma and critical incidents</a> </li> </ol> <h1 class="page-intro__title h2">Educator wellbeing after a natural disaster</h1> <div class="page-intro__content"> Looking after yourself in the event of a natural disaster is the first step to providing support to those around you. </div> <ul class="page-intro__links" aria-role="menu"> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-6 page-intro__image" style="background-image: url(/-/media/images/images-educators-conversation3.jpg)"> <img src="/-/media/images/images-educators-conversation3.jpg?h=1000&w=1500&la=en&hash=F5A229F98A1CA842D49FDCAEB4028DB0" alt="Two adults outdoors having a conversation." /> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-container medium-full print__no-margin"> <div class="grid-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x align-center"> <div class="cell small-12 large-11 print__block"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-8"> <article class="content-section overlap"> <div class="content-section__box article"> <div class="rte margin-top--medium margin-bottom--medium "> <h2>Your wellbeing comes first</h2> <h6>When a natural disaster occurs, communities are impacted in a variety of ways. </h6> <p>Early learning services and schools are a significant part of any community and are therefore placed in a position to demonstrate responsiveness – not only once these events occur but also in preparation for such events.</p> <p> Learn more about <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/grief-trauma-and-critical-incidents">providing support</a> to children and young people after a natural disaster. </p> <p>Natural disasters can <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/grief-trauma-and-critical-incidents">impact both individuals and communities</a> in many ways. As an educator, supporting children and young people within your learning community will be vital for their recovery after experiencing these traumatic events. To provide this support, it’s also important for educators to look after themselves and each other alongside caring for children and young people.<strong></strong></p> </div> <ul class="accordion" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed="true" data-multi-expand="true"> <li class="accordion__item" data-accordion-item> <div class="accordion__title" data-accordion-title tabindex="0"> <h2 class="h5 accordion__heading"> Balance your responsibilities and your own mental health </h2> </div> <div class="accordion__content rte" data-tab-content> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><strong>In your role as an educator, you’ll be faced with many challenges following a natural disaster, including trying to support children and young people in your learning community as well as managing your own response to the event. </strong></p> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">It can be difficult to continue your day-to-day role, trying to provide a safe, secure environment for children and young people while also managing your own wellbeing. </p> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><strong><span>Tips for self-care</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><strong><span></span></strong><span>Taking the time to look after yourself means you’ll be in better position to provide support to those around you. Here are some tips for looking after yourself:<br /> </span></p> <ul> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><span>Maintain routines that work for you – eat well and sleep well. Your physical health impacts your emotional health.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><span>Know who your supports are and spend time with them – this might be friends, family or someone else at work.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><span>Know your limits – supporting others can be tough, so know when to step back.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><span>Debrief with others at work – this can be informal or formal.</span></li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><span>Link with supports outside of the learning environment.<br /> </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><span>Learn more about <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/wellbeing-and-stress-management/staff-wellbeing">staff wellbeing</a> and <a href="/resources/fact-sheets/wellbeing-and-stress-management/stress-management">stress management</a>. in Be You's Wellbeing Fact Sheets.</span></p> </div> </li> <li class="accordion__item" data-accordion-item> <div class="accordion__title" data-accordion-title tabindex="0"> <h2 class="h5 accordion__heading"> Long-term considerations </h2> </div> <div class="accordion__content rte" data-tab-content> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;"><strong>Natural disasters can be traumatic and have long term impacts for some people. </strong></p> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">Recovery is different for everyone and certain events can cause distress, long after the event. Being aware of these triggers can help you to be better prepared. Some common events which may bring up feelings of distress for you, or others, can include:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">people in your family or learning community talking about the event</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">anniversary dates</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">funerals</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">memorial days</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">birthdays.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">Other triggers which may be more individual can be harder to plan for. For some people, hearing sirens, fire alarms and experiencing smells which are associated with the event can trigger a response. While it isn’t possible to predict if and when this might happen, being aware of your own reactions and responses will help you to get timely support. There are few things you can do to be prepared, including:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">talking about the event when it happens</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">knowing how past stressful events for you may impact on your ability to cope with future events</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">being aware of your own mental health and knowing what your triggers might be</li> <li style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">knowing what your support options are and seeking them out as early as possible.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-right: 28.25pt;">The <a href="https://emergingminds.com.au/resources/toolkits/community-trauma-toolkit/">Emerging Minds Community Trauma Toolkit </a>contains resources to help and support adults and children before, during and after a disaster or traumatic event.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </article> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <aside class="content-section related"> <div class="content-section__box"> <div class="resource-list"> <div class="resource-list__heading"> <h2 class="resource-list__title"> Resources </h2> </div> <ul aria-role="menu"> <li> <a href="/-/media/resources/fact-sheets/pdfs/educator-wellbeing-after-a-natural-disaster.pdf" class="resource-list__item" target="_blank"> <span class="resource-list__type"></span> <span class="resource-list__title"> Educator wellbeing after a natural disaster (479 KB, PDF)</span> <i aria-label="Download" class="icon icon-download"></i> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </aside> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="grid-x align-left"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-12 large-12"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x grid-padding-y" aria-role="menu"> <div class="cell small-12 large-4"> <div class="box-wrapper d-respond"> <div class="box box--domain equal-heights"> <header class="box__header"> <div class="box__tab"></div> <div class="box__heading"> <h3 class="h5 box__title"> <a href="/courses/responding-together"> Responding Together </a> </h3> </div> </header> <div class="box__body box__body--domain"> <p> Act effectively to limit the impact of critical incidents. </p> </div> <footer class="box__footer"> <ul class="box__achievements"> </ul> </footer> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 large-4"> <div class="box-wrapper d-community"> <div class="box box--domain equal-heights"> <header class="box__header"> <div class="box__tab"></div> <div class="box__heading"> <h3 class="h5 box__title"> <a href="/courses/mentally-healthy-communities"> Mentally Healthy Communities </a> </h3> </div> </header> <div class="box__body box__body--domain"> <p> Create environments where children and young people thrive. </p> </div> <footer class="box__footer"> <ul class="box__achievements"> </ul> </footer> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x"> </div> <p>Last updated: November, 2024</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="main-footer print__hide"> <div class="main-footer__top"> </div> <div class="main-footer__bottom"> <div class="grid-container medium-full"> <div class="grid-x"> <div class="cell small-12"> <div class="grid-x grid-padding-x align-center"> <div class="cell small-12 large-10"> <nav class="quicklinks" role="navigation" data-quicklinks> <ul class="quicklinks__links"> <li class="quicklinks__group"> <button class="quicklinks__title" aria-expanded="false" data-controls="quicklinks__group--0" data-quicklinks-toggle > <h5>About</h5> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-plus hide-for-medium"></i> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-minus hide-for-medium"></i> </button> <ul role="menu" id="quicklinks__group--0"> <li> <a href="/about" target=""> <span>What is Be You?</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/be-you-stories" target=""> <span>Be You Stories</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/immediate-support" target=""> <span>Immediate support</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/be-you-implementation-support" target=""> <span>Be You implementation support</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="quicklinks__group"> <button class="quicklinks__title" aria-expanded="false" data-controls="quicklinks__group--1" data-quicklinks-toggle > <h5>Get started</h5> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-plus hide-for-medium"></i> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-minus hide-for-medium"></i> </button> <ul role="menu" id="quicklinks__group--1"> <li> <a href="/get-started" target=""> <span>How to get started</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/register" target=""> <span>Register yourself</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/account/learning-community/apply" target=""> <span>Register your community</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="quicklinks__group"> <button class="quicklinks__title" aria-expanded="false" data-controls="quicklinks__group--2" data-quicklinks-toggle > <h5>Courses</h5> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-plus hide-for-medium"></i> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-minus hide-for-medium"></i> </button> <ul role="menu" id="quicklinks__group--2"> <li> <a href="/courses" target=""> <span>Professional Learning</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/dashboard" target=""> <span>Track your Professional Learning</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/courses/evidence-and-accreditation" target=""> <span>Evidence and accreditation</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/courses/planning-for-implementation" target=""> <span>Planning for Implementation</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="quicklinks__group"> <button class="quicklinks__title" aria-expanded="false" data-controls="quicklinks__group--3" data-quicklinks-toggle > <h5>Resources</h5> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-plus hide-for-medium"></i> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-minus hide-for-medium"></i> </button> <ul role="menu" id="quicklinks__group--3"> <li> <a href="/resources" target=""> <span>Resource topics</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/wellbeing-toolkits" target=""> <span>Wellbeing toolkits</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/implementation-tools" target=""> <span>Implementation tools</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/resources/fact-sheets" target=""> <span>Fact Sheets</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="quicklinks__group"> <button class="quicklinks__title" aria-expanded="false" data-controls="quicklinks__group--4" data-quicklinks-toggle > <h5>Events</h5> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-plus hide-for-medium"></i> <i aria-hidden="true" class="icon icon-minus hide-for-medium"></i> </button> <ul role="menu" id="quicklinks__group--4"> <li> <a href="/events" target=""> <span>Explore Be You events</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/events" target=""> <span>Upcoming events</span> </a> </li> <li> <a href="/events/event-recordings" target=""> <span>Event recordings</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> <div class="partners" role="navigation"> <ul class="partners__groups"> <li class="partners__group partners__group--beyou"> <h5>Delivered by</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au" title="Beyond Blue home" target="_blank"> <img src="/-/media/logos-and-icons/logos/logos-beyond-blue-home.png" alt="Beyond Blue home" /> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="partners__group partners__group--partners"> <h5>In collaboration with</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank" title=""> <img src="/-/media/logos-and-icons/logos/logos-eca-home.png?h=60&w=346&la=en&hash=A848BE1B9C7BB4082FA7D0933F12334E" alt="Early Childhood Australia home" /> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.headspace.org.au" target="_blank" title="headspace.org.au"> <img src="/-/media/logos-and-icons/logos/logos-headspace-home.jpg?h=60&w=222&la=en&hash=4CED76BCEAEED4D3D3F70664B791CE69" alt="Headspace home" /> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="partners__group partners__group--funding"> <h5>Funded by</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.health.gov.au" target="_blank" title="Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care"> <img src="/-/media/logos-and-icons/logos/logos-dhs-home/logo-dohac-home/logo-dohac-home.png?h=60&w=323&la=en&hash=1EDF83B220963A47C3EBA51816010250" alt="Logo - Department of Health and Aged Care" /> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="partners__group partners__group--social"> <p>Follow us</p> <ul role="navigation" aria-label="Social links"> <li> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beyou.edu.au" target="_blank" title="Facebook"> <img src="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/website-footers-twitter/website-footers-x/social_facebook_x2.png" alt="Facebook"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beyou_edu_au/" target="_blank" title="Instagram"> <img src="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/website-footers-twitter/website-footers-x/social_instagram_x2.png" alt="Instagram"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyou-edu-au/" target="_blank" title="LinkedIn"> <img src="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/website-footers-twitter/website-footers-x/social_linkedin_x2.png" alt="LinkedIn"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@beyou_edu_au" target="_blank" title="Youtube"> <img src="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/website-footers-twitter/website-footers-x/social_youtube_x2.png" alt="Youtube"> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://twitter.com/beyou_edu_au" target="_blank" title="Twitter"> <img src="/-/media/global/icons-and-logos/website-footers-twitter/website-footers-x/social_twitter_x_x2.png" alt="Twitter"> </a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <nav class="main-footer__nav" role="navigation" aria-label="Footer navigation"> <ul> <li> <a href="/contact-us" target="">Contact us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/terms-and-conditions" target="">Terms of use</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/general/privacy-policy" target="_blank">Privacy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/privacy-collection-statement" target="">Privacy collection statement</a> </li> </ul> <p>Copyright © 2025 Australian Government</p> </nav> <div class="main-footer__acknowledgement"> <img src="/assets/images/aboriginal-torres-strait-flag.png" alt="Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags"> <p>Be You acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to all Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across Australia.</p> </div> <a class="main-footer__toplink" href="#top" role="button" aria-label="Back to top" data-anchor-link> <i class="icon icon-arrow-up"></i> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="/assets/js/app.js?h=bac5c811e5dd0f023823453e732ab63e8fa2ded8"></script> <script src="/assets/js/react.js?h=3995359b08b5560c4b8d5ec2bad85c8f04887215"></script> <script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery-validate/1.17.0/jquery.validate.min.js"></script> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/swiper@9/swiper-bundle.min.js"></script> <link href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/swiper@9/swiper-bundle.min.css" rel="stylesheet" /> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; window.dataLayer.push({ 'event': 'loggedinState', 'loggedinStateDetails': 'Not Logged In', 'userId': '', 'leadershipStatus': '', 'learningCommunityId': '', 'learningCommunity': '', 'learningContentStream': '', 'Role': '', }); function hideRecaptcha() { const recaptcha = $(".grecaptcha-badge"); if (recaptcha.length) return recaptcha.css({ display: "none" }); requestAnimationFrame(() => this.hideRecaptcha()); } hideRecaptcha(); </script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Educator wellbeing - Be You