There are times at global, national, state and most importantly, at the local community level that affect young people and require an immediate response. These events include natural disasters, pandemics, terrorist threats, shootings, accidents and loss of life. In 2020 a headspace survey found that 75% of young people reported their mental health deteriorated during the Covid-19 pandemic – this came on the back of devastating bush fires. In 2018/2019 the Northern Beaches community shared the devastating experience of a number of youth suicides resulting in service providers coming together to provide emergency support for young people. The Crisis Response Fund would give us the ability to provide a critical, immediate, and appropriate response to engage with young people during a time of acute and on-going crisis when there is no time to seek approval for or raise funds - and when the young people need it most.