Inquiry into the recognition and adequacy of the responses by State Government agencies to experience of trauma by workers and volunteers arising from disasters
Community Development and Justice Standing Committee (2008 - 2013)· 27 September 2012inquiry_report
This WA parliamentary report examines the adequacy of State Government agencies' responses to trauma experienced by emergency workers and volunteers after disasters. It finds WA lags behind other jurisdictions in supporting psychological wellbeing, particularly regarding tracking traumatic events and implementing Psychological First Aid. The report makes recommendations for improvement.
Impact
Emergency service workers and volunteers are directly affected. Improved support systems can reduce stress, PTSD, and medical retirements. The WA community benefits from better-prepared and supported emergency services.
emergency_serviceshealthpublic_sectortraumaemergency servicesvolunteerspsychological healthPTSDcritical incidentpeer supportmental healthdisaster responseWA government
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