DPI's Rural Recovery Support Service is working with primary producers, small landholders and communities across the Northern Tablelands to support recovery after disasters or adverse events, providing practical and personal support in managing your recovery, linking you with services and assisting with decision making and future planning - please contact a Recovery Officer in your area:
- Tenterfield: Jodie Magner 0429 995 189
- Glen Innes and Inverell: Susan Rowland 0417 463 451
- Armidale: Greg Mills 0417 476 884
- Walcha: Chloe Hoy 0408 993 455
With many communities around the country coming up to the anniversary of their bushfire events (and some who have just reached this milestone), Red Cross has put together some resources for community members and for agencies.
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Let’s face it, emergencies can be scary and stressful, so why not get prepared now with some of these great resources:
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.
- Food Vouchers
- Rates, Electricity and Other household bills
- Financial Counselling and other forms of financial relief.
- Emergency Bush Fire Relief
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:
- Border crossing information
- Your health and the health of your workers
- Managing primary production workforce
For more information and resources click here.
