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This course provides GPs with guidance, tips, information and resources to assist your work with families and children who are impacted by natural disasters and community trauma. It is based on the understanding that natural disasters and community trauma can have a profound impact on children’s social and emotional wellbeing, and that GPs are well placed to work with children, parents and families to buffer children from the impact of these events.

This course has been specifically designed for GPs, is based on the experiences of GPs, and recognises the realities of general practice, the broad context of doctor-patient relationships, and the array of circumstances that GPs work in.

The course incorporates an understanding of:

• the unique role GPs play in disasters as community members and local health professionals
• the pressures and complexities that GPs face
• the variations in the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule during emergencies

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify ways that natural disasters and community trauma events impact on children’s mental health and well-being
2. Identify signs and symptoms of psychological distress in children
3. Determine appropriate resources to provide support to parents and families to help promote the resilience of their children.

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