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February 2009 - Bushfires and their effect on children |
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Bushfires and their effect on children
Early Childhood Australia extends its condolences to all those affected by the tragic bushfires in Victoria.
Bushfires can be a cause of major trauma to children as well as adults. Research on children who have been directly affected by bushfires shows that some children experience emotional distress for a long time afterwards. This can be related to the experience of having to leave their homes, fears about their parents' safety and fears about the future as well as actual experience of the fire.
It is important to remember that children may struggle to identify or express what they feel, or to understand the long-term ramifications of what has happened.
Download the fact sheet for useful information on the effects of bushfires on children, and how to help them cope:
Bushfires and Children Fact Sheet
Further reading
Read a related article on The Age website:
Mental scars will take time to heal
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 February 2009 )
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