Fire Recovery
Fire Recovery Information Factsheet
Notice of Natural Disaster Declaration – 7 September 2019 – Joint Media Release from The Hon David Littleproud MP and The Hon David Elliot MP
NSW Government Bushfire Clean-Up Meets Initial June 30 Target as Rebuild Begins – Media Release from Deputy Premier John Barilaro
Bushfire Recovery Clean-up June 30 Progress Fact Sheet
Mental Health & Well-Being
Lifeline Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention
Rural Adversity Mental Health Program
Support for Businesses
National Bushfire Recovery Agency – Rebuilding Relief for Australia’s Primary Producers
Resilience NSW – Recovery Support Fact Sheet
$10 000 Grant Opportunity for Small Business Media Release – Apply HERE
Service NSW Business Concierge
NSW Government Business Connect
Bushfire Industry Recovery Package
Support for Farmers
Local Land Services – Funding available for natural resource management projects on farm
Department of Primary Industries
- Rural Resilience Program – Recovery Support for our Shire – View flyer for Tenterfield Support Officer Jodie Magner
- Natural disaster recovery assistance for primary producers
Support for Individuals & Families
Bushfire Rebuild – Koala Habitat Exemption
Vinnies NSW Community Bushfire Grant
Disaster Relief Grants Fact Sheet
Service NSW – Bushfire Customer Care Service
Westpac Bushfire Recovery Support Package
Community Recovery Information
Media Release – Donations – Tenterfield’s Fire Emergency
Clean Up
Bushfire Clean-up and Waste Management Information Sheet
Make Safe and Clean Up Program – Media Release from Laing O’Rourke
Office of Emergency Management Fact Sheets
SafeWork NSW – Property Hazards Following a Bushfire Fact Sheet
NSW Government – Fact Tradies – Fact Sheet
Rebuilding
Practical Advice about the Planning System and Rebuilding Process after Bushfire
Fire Information
If you are on Facebook, follow NSW Disaster Recovery Facebook page
And monitor the NSW Emergency Page
For up to date local information on fires, please go to Fires Near Me
Download the Red Cross Get Prepared App
Rural Fire Services
RFS website links below:
https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW can give you free legal advice if you are affected by storms, floods, or bushfires in New South Wales. For example, we can help if:
- your home has been damaged by floods or fire (help is available to both owner and tenant)
- you have insurance or repair problems
- your job has been affected by the floods or fires
- you need help renegotiating credit commitments due to loss of income from the disaster
What you should do – insurance claims
The insurance claims process can be tricky. Remember that you always have a right to lodge a claim and also to have your refused claim reviewed internally or independently at the Financial Ombudsman Service – your rights exist even where your insurer doesn’t agree with you.
So it’s a good idea to lodge an insurance claim even if you are unsure about the cover.
Keep a record of damage – take photos and videos where possible.
Carefully check the wording of their insurance policy and, if in doubt, get legal advice before speaking to claims assessors, who usually visit on site.
Make sure that premiums have been paid in full, or are up to date, before lodging any claim because premium shortfalls may affect payment.
Your home insurance policy may cover the costs of your temporary accommodation if you can no longer live in your home. Check with your insurer as early as possible.
If your insurer doesn’t agree with you about your claim, ask them to put their refusal in writing to you with reasons. You should get legal advice if you are unsure about your cover.
Contact us
People affected by natural disaster can contact LawAccess NSW’s dedicated Disaster Response Hotline 1800 801 529, visit our closest Legal Aid office, or contact the Insurance Law Service.
https://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/
RoadInfo – Road Conditions for Northern NSW
Real Time Road Infomation for Northern NSW.
RoadInfo includes road information on the following Shire Council areas:
- Tenterfield
- Ballina
- Byron
- Kyogle
- Tweed
- Lismore
- Clarence Valley
- Richmond Valley