Last Updated: 15/07/2011

On 13 July 2011, three explosions occurred in Mumbai at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and Dadar. The attacks at the height of the evening rush hour killed 18 people and injured more than 130.

If these events have had any impact on your employees, their families, or your operations, please contact your PPC account manager or call us on 1300 361 008.

Our service centres in India and our APAC hub in Australia have already reached out to groups we cover locally and in region.

Our EAP support partners in India have responded by moving quickly and are considering what support they need from PPC Worldwide's International operations to cope with the calls for support they are receiving.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is closely monitoring the situation and has issued precautions travellers should take when heading to India. The link to the SmartTraveller website is below:

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/India

People in Australia with concerns about family and friends in Mumbai are asked to first try and contact them directly, before calling the consular emergency centre on 1300 555 135.

Tip sheets and resources on coping with trauma are available on this website through the links below and include:

Looking after yourself after a traumatic event
Helping Children After A Disaster
Traumatic Events for Employees
Tips for Better Sleep During Difficult Timesf

If we can be of any support to you or your colleagues during this difficult time, please contact us on 1300 361 008.