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1 month ago

ABC bushfire dramas airing soon

Two ABC television dramas based on the Black Summer Bushfires will soon to be aired on iView and free to air.

Imagery and the retelling of the events through drama within the upcoming ABC Fires Series, may be distressing for some community members.

All of us will react to this material in our own way – some might experience positive reactions such as gratitude towards those who helped them at a stressful time or find a sense of strength and pride in the way that they have carried themselves during these challenging times. On the other hand, some of us may experience increased anxiety, re-live some of the fear, loss and uncertainty as a result of the Bushfires. We may also experience the reoccurrence of intrusive thoughts or disrupted sleep.

We have choices that we can make. In this instance we can choose not to watch the series. We can choose to begin to watch it and turn it off if we start to feel distressed.

The decision to view these programs is a personal one. We suggest you consider how this drama may affect you, before you watch. If you choose to watch, watching it with a small supportive group or taking breaks can be helpful.

Some resources which may assist you in your decision making and preparation if you are considering to watch the show include :

Australian Psychological Society (2020) Preparing for Natural Disasters: How to psychologically prepare for a natural disaster.
psychology.org.au/getmedia/ef974a06-9172-4a44-9486-6e62919e342c/20aps-is-preparing-for-natural-di...

DART Centre for Journalism and Trauma (2014) working with traumatic imagery , dartcenter.org/content/working-with-traumatic-imagery (2014)

Australian Red Cross (2021) Big Weather # Ready Together , www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/big-weather

If you do watch the drama and feel you would like to discuss the programs, you may choose to reach out to family members, friends, work colleagues and / or your work manager.

If you or someone you know is doing it tough, there are many helplines available 24/7, including:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 ... See MoreSee Less