Critical Incident Response Network - Australasia

02/02/2026

Our Why, Our Work, and What’s Coming Next - https://mailchi.mp/stressandtraumaclinic/our-why-our-work-and-whats-coming-next

28/01/2026

Over 100 practitioners trained 💛

What started as a question during the 2019–2020 bushfires — “How do we support distressed communities early, ethically, and at scale?” — has grown into something we’re incredibly proud of.

✨ Two ASSYST trainings in 3 days
✨ A growing international community
✨ Clinicians, helpers, and responders committed to early intervention

Huge thanks to Vania Miteva for delivering the trainings, and to Dr Nacho Jarero and Nicolle Mainthow for their ongoing generosity, leadership, and belief in Australian communities.

This is quiet work. Collective work. And it matters.

31/12/2025

🖤Community Support Session🖤

For those impacted by the

Recent events have affected many people — even those not directly involved.

This free session is for the Southern Highlands community who have been directly or indirectly impacted by the Bondi attack on the Jewish community and our shared way of life.

🗓 Sunday 19 January
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 pm
📍 Mittagong
(Location provided TBC depending on numbers)

What is ASSYST?

A gentle, evidence-based group support approach used after distressing events.

✔ Silent technique
✔ No talking or sharing
✔ Internal process, at your own pace
✔ You remain fully in control

This is not group therapy.

Facilitated by registered and trained mental health clinicians from

🎟 Free | Registration essential
👉 Link https://events.humanitix.com/community-support-session-mittagong

17/12/2025

CALL-OUT TO THERAPISTS | COMMUNITY RESPONSE – BONDI

In the wake of the recent tragic incident in Bondi, is coordinating a trauma-informed community group response to support those impacted.

We are seeking:
• ASSYST-trained therapists experienced in group trauma work
• Therapists interested in being trained in ASSYST to support this and future humanitarian responses.

Our work focuses on a safe, structured, evidence-informed group intervention.

If you feel called to support the community during this time, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Register your interest:
www.cirn.com.au
contact@cirn.com.au
or PM us with your details

Please share with colleagues who may be interested. Together, we can offer calm, care, and containment when it’s needed most.

15/12/2025

🖤 Holding each other through the heartbreak 🖤

In the wake of the devastating events at Bondi yesterday, our hearts are with every life lost, every family grieving, and every person whose sense of safety has been shaken.

In times like this, compassion matters.
Love matters.
Community matters.

Like this image, may we hold one another a little closer — across ages, cultures, and walks of life.
It’s okay to feel rattled.
It’s okay to grieve people you never knew.
It’s okay to slow down.

We honour the first responders and everyday community heroes who showed courage, care, and humanity when it mattered most.
Healing begins in small moments — checking in, offering kindness, allowing rest, and reminding each other we’re not alone.
Be gentle with yourself.
Be gentle with each other.
🖤💛🖤

22/11/2025

💔 When disaster strikes, it’s easy to lose sight of hope. But even in the darkest moments, light still finds a way through. 🌅

You don’t have to face it alone — healing begins with one small step, one gentle breath, and someone who cares. 🤍

15/11/2025

Natural disasters don’t just destroy homes — they shake our sense of safety, stability, and hope. Many survivors silently carry anxiety, sleeplessness, or guilt long after the news cameras leave.

At CIRN, we understand that rebuilding isn’t only about walls — it’s about hearts and minds. Our team helps communities recover emotionally after floods, fires, and crises, bringing trauma-informed care where it’s needed most. 🕊️

Because true recovery means healing the unseen scars, too. 💛

06/11/2025

03/11/2025

No matter how heavy your pain feels, you don’t carry it alone. 💛

At CIRN, we walk beside communities after crisis — offering support, tools, and care when it’s needed most. Because healing isn’t something you have to face alone.

💬 Save this as a reminder. Tag someone who needs to hear this today.

09/10/2025

💛 Healing isn’t a race. It’s one breath, one step, one gentle day at a time.
Trust that tomorrow can feel a little lighter.

07/10/2025

🌅 Darkness can feel endless after critical incidents… but just like the sunset gives way to stars, light always finds its way back. ✨

💛 Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning to breathe again, to hope again, to see the beauty of tomorrow.

At CIRN, we walk beside communities in their hardest moments — reminding each person that even in the shadows, they are not alone. Together, we find the light. 🌟

30/09/2025

𝑨𝒕 𝑪𝑰𝑹𝑵, 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 — 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 “𝒇𝒊𝒙.

Being neuro-affirming means we:
✨ Respect differences in how people think, feel, and experience the world
✨ Provide psychological treatment that adapts to each individual’s needs
✨ Create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels understood and supported

Why does this matter? Because mental health care should never be “one-size-fits-all.” When we embrace neurodiversity, we give people the tools to thrive — not just survive. 🌱

Together, let’s move toward a future where all minds are welcomed, supported, and celebrated.