Personal injury specialist EML has pledged $100,000 to support health providers in bushfire-affected areas in providing care to the community.

The mutual, which celebrates its 110th anniversary this year, is partnering with not-for-profit trauma specialist Phoenix Australia to provide mental health support.

CEO Mark Coyne says EML employees raised more than $15,000 in January through cake stalls, donations and other activities.

Phoenix Director David Forbes says the funds will be critical in helping Phoenix to assist health providers, emergency service workers and community members affected by the bushfires. He says “informed support” is essential in the coming months to prevent mental health repercussions.