Flood Resources and Support for Students — International and Domestic

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Things you might notice

Everyone will experience and process major events differently however, there are some common cognitive and behavioural reactions you can watch out for.

Anger
Confusion
Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling guilty
Nervous and worried
Feeling nauseous
Denial
Tired and exhausted
Lack of motivation
Generally blue/down
Sadness or grief

All responses are normal when reacting to trauma and are in no way an indication of weakness. Don’t be afraid to seek help and assistance.

Emotional Wellbeing Supports

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Lifeline: 13 11 14 / TEXT: 0477 13 11 14
Mensline: 1300 78 99 78
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Red Cross / Emotional Support: 1800 733 276
Qlife Australia Wide LGBTQI+ Support: 1800 184 527
Connect to Wellbeing (NSW) 1300 160 339
SCU Counselling: 02 6626 9300
SCU Equity & Inclusion (Disability Supports): 02 6626 9514
SCU After Hours Crisis Support Line: 1300 782 676 / TEXT: 0488 884 143
NDIS Participants Support

Financial Supports

QLD/NSW	NSW
QLD/NSW QLD Community Recovery Portal / 1800 173 349 Services Australia Disaster Support Red Cross Emergencies/Grants Salvation Army Emergency Relief: 1300 371 288	Services NSW Disaster Support NSW Disaster Relief Grants/payments: 13 77 88 / 180 22 66 St Vincent De Paul Disaster Relief 13 18 12 (NSW) scuassist@scu.edu.au (email for 1-off payment)

Housing/Accommodations Supports

Link2Home (NSW): 1800 152 152
State-wide information and referral service to assist people who are homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Connecting Home (NSW): 1800 048 310
Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Service NSW: Emergency Accommodation: 13 77 88
Temporary Housing Support Package
Help for people who need accommodation support/register to apply
Service NSW Rental Support Scheme
Floods Rental Support Scheme
Up to 16 weeks rental to flood victims in temporary accommodation/register to apply
QLD Community Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349

QLD Community Recovery Portal: Offers financial, emotional support, info and referral to people in QLD who have been affected by floods
Services Australia Disaster Support: Disaster Recovery payment/allowances and help for people directly affected by floods
Red Cross Grants: $500 cash grants for impacted households, applications open Friday 18th March
Salvation Army: Assistance with food, hardship grants, clothing, wellbeing
Services NSW: Various disaster payments
St Vincent De Paul: Assistance with food, clothing, wellbeing, financial assistance up to $3000, for flood-affected residents (NSW)
SCU ASSIST: One-off financial payment depending on eligibility

Downloadable Support Resources

Please send all enquiries to scuassist@scu.edu.au

Student Safety, Support & Wellbeing Coordinator: Briony Leonard briony.leonard@scu.edu.au
Student Care & Support Senior Manager: Teri King teri.king@scu.edu.au