Rural and Remote Area Nursing

This article discusses the immediate impact of the February 2009 bushfires in Victoria, Australia, and the health impacts of the 2011 summer floods in Brisbane. It explores the response of the Victorian State Trauma System to the bushfires and assesses the effects of the floods on individuals and the community. The research highlights the physical and psychological issues faced by the affected population and the long-term impacts on their health and well-being.