Resources
Bushfire Recovery Resources — Victoria
We’ve put together essential resources for anyone affected by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires, from accessing relief payments and grants to finding support for rebuilding, clean-up, and wellbeing.
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Emergency Support & Recovery Services
Emergency Recovery Victoria – Central hub for relief and recovery support.
Hotline: 1800 560 760
Interpreters: 131 450
VicEmergency Bushfire Information – Updates on fire events, evacuations, and safety.
Financial Assistance & Payments
Personal Hardship Assistance Program – One-off payments for essentials.
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment – $1,000 per adult, $400 per child.
Disaster Recovery Allowance – Support for lost income due to bushfires.
Emergency Relief & Re-establishment Assistance – Help if you can’t return home.
Hotline: 1800 226 226
Recovery & Community Assistance
Community Recovery Officers & Hubs – Local support hubs to navigate services.
Gellibrand Community House - Helping locals connect, share and support each other via suburb-based Whatsapp groups.
Clean-Up Support Registration – Sign up for government-assisted clean-up.
Small Business & Primary Producer Support – Grants and advice for businesses and farms.
Rural & Farmer Support
Primary Producer Bushfire Recovery Grants & Concessional Loans
Freight & Fodder Support Subsidy – Help with transport of feed and water.
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) – Emergency fodder delivery & support.
Hotline: 1300 882 833
Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) – Free financial & business counselling.
Hotline: 1300 771 741
Livestock & Animal Welfare Support – For urgent care.
Hotline: 1800 226 226
Counselling & Wellbeing Support
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Lifeline – 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14
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National Debt Helpline – 1800 007 007
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Small Business Debt Helpline – 1800 413 828
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RFCS Network – 1300 771 741
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Local counselling via Emergency Recovery Victoria 1800 560 760
Emergency Contacts
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VicEmergency Hotline: 1800 226 226
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Translation & Interpreter Services: 131 450
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Emergency Housing Assistance: 1800 825 955
Ways to Help & Donate
2026 Victorian Bushfire Appeal – Donations go to relief, recovery & community projects.
GIVIT – Match donations of goods & financial support to local needs.
VFF Disaster Relief Fund – Aid for fire-affected farmers & rural communities.
Helpful Government & Support Sites
Services Australia – Bushfire Assistance – Disaster payments & grants.
Business Victoria – Bushfire Recovery Advisory – Small business support.