Patient information form - For people who have had traumatic life experiences

Developed by Dr Adele Victoria and myself, this checklist is designed to help hospital staff to tailor care to the specific needs of patients with a history of neglect/abuse/trauma. Created to be adapted and shared. It can be found here

Outpatient information form - For people who have had traumatic life experiences

Developed by Dr Adele Victoria and myself, this form is designed to help doctors, nurses and/or other healthcare workers in outpatient (clinic/medical centre) settings to tailor care to the needs of patients with a history of trauma. It can be found here

COVID-19 CARE IN THE HOME PATIENT INFORMATION FORM - FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES

Developed by Dr Adele Victoria and myself, this form is designed to help doctors, nurses and/or other healthcare workers to tailor care to the needs of patients with a history of trauma who are positive for Covid-19 and having their care at home. Created to be adapted and shared. It can be found here.

COVID-19 CARE IN HOSPITAL PATIENT INFORMATION FORM - FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES

Developed by Dr Adele Victoria and myself, this form is designed to help hospital staff to tailor care to the needs of patients with a history of trauma who are being treated for Covid-19 in hospital. Created to be adapted and shared. It can be found here.

The Blue Knot Foundation

This site has evidence-based, up-to-date information about trauma for clinicians, abuse survivors and their families.  It also offers referral and support services within Australia.

An explainer of PTSD

Image credit: @what.is.mental.illness

Some 24/7 crisis counselling helplines available in Australia

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800

Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636

MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732