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Bushfire Updates

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Floodwaters have inundated many parts of New South Wales and Queensland with torrential rain exceeding 260 mm in coastal areas on the weekend. Many regions now affected by flash flooding and storm damage have been battling bushfire emergencies for months.

To read the full article, go to: IDEAS From Fires to Floods Article

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Communities are again being reminded to take extra care of their health while smoke continues to impact several areas in NSW during the bushfire emergency.

To read the full article, go to: IDEAS NSW Health Warning Article

What support is available for people with disabilities affected by the current bushfire crisis across Australia?

To find out, go to IDEAS Bushfire Crisis Information Article

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NSW Health has media releases to provide up-to-date information on the current bushfire emergency. NSW Health is assisting residents and their families affected by the bushfire emergency to look after their physical and mental health both during the event and afterwards in the recovery process.

To read the full article, go to: IDEAS Bushfire Health Article