If you were affected by the bushfires in 2019-20 (ACT, NSW or VIC) and are currently in the ACT, we can help. Get in touch with us using the form below or contact us on 6293 6500 / admin@commsatwork.org. More information at https://www.commsatwork.org/bushfires. Communities@Work has recently been allocated funds by the Australian Government to support those who are under financial strain and who live in or relocated to the ACT following the bushfire crisis.
NSW DPI's Recovery Hub is an overview of resources available to support primary producers as they transition from drought to recovery, and recommencement of normal operations.
The Drought recovery guide provides information and resources to assist primary producers in getting their businesses to resume normal operations following drought.
The NSW Department of Resilience has produced a fact sheet on Fire Recovery Services available across the state. Click here to download the fact sheet.
Are you doing it tough at the moment? Anglicare might be able to assist you with that.
In May 2020 Department of Social Services made funds available for Anglicare North Coast to help members of the community that were directly impacted by the fires of 2019/2020.
Go to http://www.fabhelp.org.au or call 02 6643 4844.
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL help for those in need.
From 1 July 2020, Monday – Saturday, a new phone line will offer support and counselling for people who may be anxious, worried, or feel like they need to talk to someone about a challenging time. This is not a crisis service – but those in crisis will be supported to access other services that are better suited to their needs.
No referral is required – just pick up the phone and call 1300 029131.
You can help promote this service by downloading the Poster, the Calling Card or the DL Brochure.
The Farm Gate Support Program provides free mental health and emotional support to farmers, farming families, local businesses and service providers affected by the drought, bushfires & COVID 19.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries has established a COVID-19 Primary Industries Liaison Team to help primary producers navigate the challenges and impacts of COVID-19 on their business and industry. Key topics covered include:
For more information and resources click here.
Confidential one-on-one support tailored for you and your family is available through the Armidale Family Support Services and the MAZDA Foundation. Support is offered to farmers, workers, and businesses in the Armidale, Uralla, Walcha and Guyra areas, to link you with the right help for your situation in the areas of:
North Coast Lifeline will be providing Psychological First Aid training to bushfire impacted communities and frontline workers. More information on this flier. The flier mentions Dorrigo and Nymboida, however the email below does state the training is offered to all impacted areas in Clarence Valley, Orara Valley as well as Dorrigo. If the demand exceeds the three sessions, there will be capacity for Lifeline to provide further training.
DPl's Rural Resilience Program works with primary producers, small landholders and communities across rural NSW to support your recovery after disasters or adverse events. Across the Armida le - Ebor aea - Greg Mills can provide practical and personal support to help you manage your recovery, link you with services, assist you in decision making and future planning. Download a flier here.
Contact rural.recovery@dpi.nsw.gov.au or visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/rrp
You Got This Mate
The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) have announced the official launch of a men’s website which helps rural men reach their best possible mental health.
The ifarmwell website has been designed by Australian farmers to help other Australian farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day. It does this by sharing practical ways of coping with difficult circumstances, thoughts and feelings (especially worries about things you can’t control) and helping you to work out where it is most useful for you to put your attention and energy. Find out more here.
The following are drought support workers for our region as at March 2020 and they have let us know that they are now able to do farm visits (as at 1 May 2020):
