Bushfire


People affected by bushfires are eligible for financial support.

NSW DPI Rural Support Program 

  • Rural Financial Counselling Service Counsellors Phone: 1800 319 458

Apply now:

-Access a range of Australian Government supports and advice including Tax measures, concessional loans, business support, events, mental health etc

-grants of up to $50,000 are available via Service NSW(external link) to small businesses and non-for-profit organisations for repairs to their premises, equipment or stock directly damaged by the bushfires

-loans of up to $500,000 are available via NSW Rural Assistance Authority(external link) to support business operations such as salaries, rent, lease and rates, and the purchase of goods and services. Not for Profits, Sport and Rec, transport subsidies including for donated fodder.

- Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network Bushfire Recovery Grants  Up to $10,000 for activities that aim to strengthen social connectedness, emotional wellbeing and resilience, assisting communities to recover and heal. The next round should open in March 2021.

Support:

  • NSW Bushfire Assistance Customer Care access a wide range of services and links to Disaster Response, Emergency Info, Recovery Assistance, Financial and Wellbeing Assistance, How to donate etc
  • Agriculture Victoria - Upper Murray Fires farmer support service factsheet
  • Community Trauma Toolkit
  • Department of Primary Industries - climate and emergencies
  • Australian Tax Office -  support for impacted areas with lodgement and payment deferral dates. You can also phone them on 1800 806 218 
  • Beyond Blue - free information resource about looking after yourself and your family after a disaster
  • Lifeline specialised Bushfire support 13 HELP (13 43 57)
  • other numbers: Lifeline 13 11 14; Mensline 1300 789 978; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636.
  • Generally, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency should call the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511, Lifeline 13 11 14 or call 000. Or to access the Head to Health website visit www.headtohealth.gov.au

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