Dr Rob Gordon Webinars

Dr Rob Gordon is a clinical psychologist and an expert in mental health first aid. This series of webinars, designed to support people affected by bushfires, is hosted by Dr Gordon and produced by Bushfire Recovery Victoria. Each webinar has been recorded so that you can watch at a time that suits you.

Dr Rob Gordon in Mallacoota - 29 August 2023

  • Six months into Bushfire Recovery

    Hosted by Dr Rob Gordon, clinical psychologist and expert in mental health first aid and supporting people affected by bushfires, this webinar covers:


    - The second 6 months of disaster recovery

    - Trauma, loss and stress: Disruption in bushfire affected communities

    - The impact of continuing stress on thinking, decision making, emotions and action

    - COVID: Added social and financial impacts on individuals and families resulting from isolation.

  • Parenting and Family Life after Bushfire

    The second webinar in this series hosted by Dr Rob Gordon (clinical psychologist and expert in mental health first aid to help and support people affected by bushfires) covers:

    - Support for children and young people

    - Parenting

    - Family life with school disruptions

    - Group supervision for youth.

  • Nine months on

    The third webinar in this series hosted by Dr Rob Gordon (clinical psychologist and expert in mental health first aid to help support people affected by bushfires) covers:

    - Nine months on – what can I expect?

    - Increased awareness of loss

    - Preparing and planning for the upcoming fire season

    - Changes in weather

    - Media coverage and anniversaries