Road to Resilience Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/road-to-resilience Resilience to emergencies and other unexpected events is increasingly important. But what is resilience? And what does this look like for Victorians? How can community members support each other? On Road to Resilience, we answer these questions and more. Feelings of fear and anxiety are totally normal after an emergency, however it’s important to seek help if they are impacting your life. If you are feeling overwhelmed or concerned about your mental health, or that of someone close to you, don’t hesitate to reach out - talk to: 👫 family, friends or neighbours 🩺 your doctor 📞 Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. To find out more, visit www.dffh.vic.gov.au/recovery © 2026 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing 790611db-27b2-5da6-a754-545cb19fbeff no en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:32:08 +1000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:32:11 +1000 https://img.transistorcdn.com/-3BnLqgCzGPZikdh8DH29Il7c1PJrqHWzL64-s-CzVs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZDJj/NmQ4ZGM2Mjg5N2U3/ZWQ3ZTkxZmM1MWJl/MjY4Mi5wbmc.jpg Road to Resilience episodic The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Resilience to emergencies and other unexpected events is increasingly important. But what is resilience? And what does this look like for Victorians? How can community members support each other? On Road to Resilience, we answer these questions and more. Feelings of fear and anxiety are totally normal after an emergency, however it’s important to seek help if they are impacting your life. If you are feeling overwhelmed or concerned about your mental health, or that of someone close to you, don’t hesitate to reach out - talk to: 👫 family, friends or neighbours 🩺 your doctor 📞 Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. To find out more, visit www.dffh.vic.gov.au/recovery Resilience to emergencies and other unexpected events is increasingly important. emergency, storms, resilience, mental health, families, trauma, psychology Victorian Government video@dffh.vic.gov.au No No Media, emergencies and mental health 3 3 Media, emergencies and mental health full 5765751f-d63f-4771-8265-6558645b6d84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a9cfff6 Overconsumption of media information can create a strain on us. This can compound during emergencies and other unexpected events because of the 24-hour news cycle. We now have more access to news than ever before, even in the palm of our hand.  

This episode outlines the strategies we can take to get the information we need, remain connected with our community and safeguard ourselves on the path to recovery.  
Credits: 
Host: Sophie Gunther-Vale 
Guests: Therese Fitzgerald, Anne Leadbeater and David Younger 

Road to Resilience acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people and Boon Wurrung language of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

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This episode outlines the strategies we can take to get the information we need, remain connected with our community and safeguard ourselves on the path to recovery.  
Credits: 
Host: Sophie Gunther-Vale 
Guests: Therese Fitzgerald, Anne Leadbeater and David Younger 

Road to Resilience acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people and Boon Wurrung language of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +1000 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing 3173 Overconsumption of media information can create a strain on us. This can compound during emergencies and other unexpected events because of the 24-hour news cycle. We now have more access to news than ever before, even in the palm of our hand.  

This episode outlines the strategies we can take to get the information we need, remain connected with our community and safeguard ourselves on the path to recovery.  
Credits: 
Host: Sophie Gunther-Vale 
Guests: Therese Fitzgerald, Anne Leadbeater and David Younger 

Road to Resilience acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people and Boon Wurrung language of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

]]> emergency, storms, resilience, mental health, families, trauma, psychology No Children, Families and Trauma 2 2 Children, Families and Trauma full ae0215f0-401f-47fd-b3e2-970f12056515 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14cb0493 From the tiniest of babies, to tweens and teens, every member of your family will have a different experience of the same emergency or traumatic event.  Storms, fires and floods have increased with changes in climate. When families experience trauma from major emergencies like these, each member responds and recovers in their own unique way. 
 Our expert psychologists are here to help with advice for parents and carers on how to take care of themselves, and their loved ones.   This episode explores helpful tips to guide families along their road to resilience.   

To find your local: 

Credits: Host: Sophie Gunther-Vale 

Guests: Jane Nursey & Michelle Roberts  

Road to Resilience acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people and Boon Wurrung language of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  

]]> From the tiniest of babies, to tweens and teens, every member of your family will have a different experience of the same emergency or traumatic event.  Storms, fires and floods have increased with changes in climate. When families experience trauma from major emergencies like these, each member responds and recovers in their own unique way. 
 Our expert psychologists are here to help with advice for parents and carers on how to take care of themselves, and their loved ones.   This episode explores helpful tips to guide families along their road to resilience.   

To find your local: 

Credits: Host: Sophie Gunther-Vale 

Guests: Jane Nursey & Michelle Roberts  

Road to Resilience acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people and Boon Wurrung language of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:34:15 +1100 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing 2325 From the tiniest of babies, to tweens and teens, every member of your family will have a different experience of the same emergency or traumatic event.  Storms, fires and floods have increased with changes in climate. When families experience trauma from major emergencies like these, each member responds and recovers in their own unique way. 
 Our expert psychologists are here to help with advice for parents and carers on how to take care of themselves, and their loved ones.   This episode explores helpful tips to guide families along their road to resilience.   

To find your local: 

Credits: Host: Sophie Gunther-Vale 

Guests: Jane Nursey & Michelle Roberts  

Road to Resilience acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people and Boon Wurrung language of the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  

]]> emergency, storms, resilience, mental health, families, trauma, psychology No How do we build resilience after disasters? 1 1 How do we build resilience after disasters? full d949fc37-bcb0-4fee-83a6-da002815cfe0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a29575c Resilience to emergencies and other unexpected events is increasingly important. But what is resilience? And what does this look like for Victorians? How can community members support each other? On Road to Resilience, we answer these questions and more.

Feelings of fear and anxiety are totally normal after an emergency, however it’s important to seek help if they are impacting your life.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or concerned about your mental health, or that of someone close to you, don’t hesitate to reach out - talk to:
👫 family, friends or neighbours
🩺 your doctor
📞 Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

To find out more, visit www.dffh.vic.gov.au/recovery

]]> Resilience to emergencies and other unexpected events is increasingly important. But what is resilience? And what does this look like for Victorians? How can community members support each other? On Road to Resilience, we answer these questions and more.

Feelings of fear and anxiety are totally normal after an emergency, however it’s important to seek help if they are impacting your life.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or concerned about your mental health, or that of someone close to you, don’t hesitate to reach out - talk to:
👫 family, friends or neighbours
🩺 your doctor
📞 Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

To find out more, visit www.dffh.vic.gov.au/recovery

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Feelings of fear and anxiety are totally normal after an emergency, however it’s important to seek help if they are impacting your life.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or concerned about your mental health, or that of someone close to you, don’t hesitate to reach out - talk to:
👫 family, friends or neighbours
🩺 your doctor
📞 Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

To find out more, visit www.dffh.vic.gov.au/recovery

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