CIMA specialise in training, consultancy and assistance for first responders, agencies and organisations in crisis intervention, traumatic exposure and disaster response. Crisis Intervention and Management Australasia (CIMA) is a not-for profit foundation dedicated to the prevention, mitigation and effective management of critical incident stress and trauma for personnel in emergency services, po
lice, corrections, health, welfare and related services. It provides training and support for workers in these agencies in managing the impact of disabling psychological stress and trauma in their work. In addition it supplies advocacy and consultancy services to small enterprises seeking help with local workplace incidents by providing a conduit between these groups and qualified personnel. Its origins go back to the mid 1980’s when contact was established with the American based International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Agreement was later reached to adopt much of their training material which is being used by a wide range of major organisations including the United Nations, World Vision International, the US National Fire authority and major international airlines. Formerly known as the Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation of Australia (CISMFA), its name was recently changed to reflect the broader educational focus which has taken place over the past two years. CIMA is registered in Victoria as a not-for-profit charity and is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient.
