Kei roto i te pōuri, te marama e whiti ana
Through perseverance and hope, we will overcome
After experiencing a natural disaster, the road to our wellbeing recovery might not always be easy or straightforward. People will go through this journey at a different pace to one another, and it’s okay if things sometimes feel “two steps forward - one step back.” Thankfully, there all sorts of small things we can do which can, over time, help us build resilience and boost our wellbeing.
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How are people doing after Cyclone Gabrielle and other extreme weather events of 2023?
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Community Wellbeing Survey Report
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Community Wellbeing Research Report - Maori
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Research Infographic
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All Sorts disaster recovery bookmark & poster - download
Check out our new resources designed to support your wellbeing on the pathway to recovery.
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All Sorts disaster recovery bookmark & poster - order
Secure your free posters and bookmarks to accompany you and your community on your recovery journey.
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Looking after your mental wellbeing after a natural disaster
When you’re cleaning up the mess after a natural disaster, it’s easy to neglect your wellbeing and put everyone’s needs ahead of your own. But to look after your loved ones and your community, you also have to take care of yourself. Here are some no-nonsense tips and tools you can add into your routine, no matter how busy you are.
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A kōrero with Dr Sarb Johal, part 1: Dealing with uncertainty, survivor’s guilt, and all sorts of emotions right now
With communities around Aotearoa still reeling from the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle and other severe weather events, we spoke with clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on looking after ourselves and our loved ones during this time.
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A kōrero with Dr Sarb Johal, part 2: On dealing with climate anxiety and finding a sense of calm again
We asked Dr Sarb for tips on managing fear and stress, coping with increased feelings of climate anxiety, and more.
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Getting through a natural disaster
Going through a natural disaster can be stressful and scary, and right now, you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, tired, angry, hōhā, sad, or something else entirely. However you’re feeling, it’s perfectly normal. If you can, take things day by day or hour by hour, and remember you’re doing the best you can. - print ready file
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Getting through a natural disaster (accessible)
Information and advice in alternate formats, including large print versions, Braille, audio file, and NZSL video.
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Getting through a natural disaster (more languages)
Information and advice in English, Māori, Samoan, Fijian, Tongan, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Bislama, and Solomon Islands Pijin.
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Supporting yourself and your loved ones during the disaster aftermath
Everyone responds differently in these situations and at their own pace, too. It’s important to remember that feeling all sorts of emotions in difficult situations is absolutely normal and human.
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