Bush Fire Support

Everything you need to know about the services, funding and support available for people affected by bush fires. Relevant for primary producers, small businesses, and any person who has been impacted by the recent bush fires. Version 2 - up to date... more details

Eligible primary producers can claim up to a total of $75,000 per affected property to help with costs associated with immediate recovery activities needed to rebuild their primary production enterprises.  View the guidelines here: https://www.... more details

Available to individuals whose homes or property have been destroyed or impacted by bush fire. Applicants may be eligible for a once-off payment of $800 per child (up from $400) and $1,00 per adult. Previous applicants who have already received the... more details

Equivalent of Newstart or Youth Allowance. Provides support for people who can show they lost income as a direct result of the bushfires in New South Wales in August 2019 through to January 2020. Claims must be submitted by 18th July. To apply, ca... more details

Primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster who are in urgent and genuine need of assistance, may be eligible for low interest loans of up to $130,000. This low interest rate loan can help a farm business to: continue to op... more details

$5000 grants available for households whose primary place of residence has been destroyed or made uninhabitable by bushfires between July 2019 and 28 February 2020. Apply at the link here: https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/emergencies/recove... more details

If you live in the New England, North West or Mid-Coast regions and have been affected by the bushfires, you can access free mental health coaching via our bushfire wellbeing coaching line. The stress of experiencing something such as a bushfire can... more details

Westpac Group has established a $1.5 million Bushfire Fund. This Fund will support the rural fire services, Westpac customers, and a number of organisations assisting with the recovery process. David Lindberg, Chief Executive, Consumer Division, sai... more details

Bushfire affected customers are encouraged to discuss individual circumstances by visiting their nearest branch or calling 1300 720 814. Business customers should call 132 607. For more information visit their website: https://www.commbank.com.au/s... more details

Bushfire affected ANZ customers are encouraged to visit their local branch or call ANZ on 1800 149 549 to discuss their individual circumstances. Measures of the bushfire relief package may include: The ability to suspend repayments on loans,... more details

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) are providing assistance to landholders and communities with animal welfare-related issues resulting from bushfires, including:        &n... more details

BLAZE AID are here to assist. Register requests for assistance at  blazeaid.wingham@gmail.com For more information visit https://blazeaid.com.au/... more details

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