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FAMILY IN CRISIS
Immediate and unplanned change> results in them being unable to meet the immediate needs of members.> results in trauma.
Causes: natural disaster, death of family member,, retrenchment, family breakdown, domestic violence, alcohol, drug or gambling problems.
Temporary or permanent. EG a person could have a seizure and be diagnosed with a brain tumour. Following successful surgery and rehabilitation, a return to good health and employment is possible.
Three specific needs
Access to Services
Government Departments: Department of Housing and Centrelink. Department of Community Services can assist families where there has been domestic violence.
NGO’s: family member that is diagnosed with a terminal illness may use Palliative Care and supports for the dependant and carer.
Financial Support
Government Disaster Recovery Payment: After Newcastle floods 2007, eligible families received funding from Centelink.
Family and friends my assist financially.
Security and Safety
Need support and aid when in trauma
Met by meeting the needs of housing and being informed. EG During a natural disaster families may rely on SES refuge centre in the community for shelter and resources.
Counsellors, ministers and family members can help with this need.
Three factors affecting access to resources
Socioeconomic Status
High SES: private health insurance and use private hospitals instead of being on hospital waiting list. May move to “holiday house” or investment property if their primary dwelling is burned down or flooded. Ineligible for Government support of their assets are high.
Education
Find out about relevant government and community supports available to them
Location
Urban community: greater access to resources such as major hospitals, support groups, employment opportunities.
Rural community: increased community support
Three Government Departments/NGO’s that members use
Centelink
Australian Government Disaster Recovery
Immediate and unplanned change> results in them being unable to meet the immediate needs of members.> results in trauma.
Causes: natural disaster, death of family member,, retrenchment, family breakdown, domestic violence, alcohol, drug or gambling problems.
Temporary or permanent. EG a person could have a seizure and be diagnosed with a brain tumour. Following successful surgery and rehabilitation, a return to good health and employment is possible.
Three specific needs
Access to Services
Government Departments: Department of Housing and Centrelink. Department of Community Services can assist families where there has been domestic violence.
NGO’s: family member that is diagnosed with a terminal illness may use Palliative Care and supports for the dependant and carer.
Financial Support
Government Disaster Recovery Payment: After Newcastle floods 2007, eligible families received funding from Centelink.
Family and friends my assist financially.
Security and Safety
Need support and aid when in trauma
Met by meeting the needs of housing and being informed. EG During a natural disaster families may rely on SES refuge centre in the community for shelter and resources.
Counsellors, ministers and family members can help with this need.
Three factors affecting access to resources
Socioeconomic Status
High SES: private health insurance and use private hospitals instead of being on hospital waiting list. May move to “holiday house” or investment property if their primary dwelling is burned down or flooded. Ineligible for Government support of their assets are high.
Education
Find out about relevant government and community supports available to them
Location
Urban community: greater access to resources such as major hospitals, support groups, employment opportunities.
Rural community: increased community support
Three Government Departments/NGO’s that members use
Centelink
Australian Government Disaster Recovery