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Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities' bushfire recovery

24 February 2020

This short article discusses the experience of collective trauma and importance of community connections following natural disasters.

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Upcoming sector events and conferences

National Indigenous Youth Empowerment Summit

Conference — 25 February 2020 to 28 February 2020 — Cairns, Qld.

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Event — 3 March 2020 to 4 March 2020 — Brisbane, Qld.

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Conference — 13 March 2020 to 14 March 2020 — Brisbane, Qld.

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Event — 13 March 2020 — Melbourne, Vic.

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