Provides details about Centrelink's services and available payments for those in crisis or in need of special help.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au...

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/crisis_index.htm

The Victorian Government has announced assistance for businesses and primary producers directly impacted by the 2009 bushfires, whether through loss of property or tools of trade.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency/current-events/bushfire/assistance-for-business-and-primary-producers

A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the bushfire clean-up operation.

/bushfire-clean-up-operation-frequently-asked-questions.html...

http://www.vic.gov.au/emergencies-safety/emergency-management/emergency-disaster-relief/bushfire-clean-up-operation-frequently-asked-questions.html

The Australian Government Disaster Assist website has been set up to give individuals and families better access to information about recovery assistance following a disaster. The Australian Government may provide assistance to aid the recovery of Australians most affected by an offshore or onshore disaster. In such cases, the site will have up-to-date public information messages, relevant free call numbers, information on Australian Government Assistance Packages offered and links to other relevant websites and information.

http://www.disasterassist.gov.au...

http://www.disasterassist.gov.au/

The Department of Human Services continues to support communities affected by the prolonged period of drought.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency/current-events/drought

There are many financial matters to consider after a fire. Lists the range of grants available from Victorian and Commonwealth Governments and from the Australian Red Cross Bushfire Appeal Fund.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency/current-events/bushfire/financial-assistance

The "After the floods" fact sheet pack offers ways of coping with stress, looking after your general health and provides details on what financial assistance is available.

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/emergency/preparedness/floods

The Australian Government provides funding through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) to States and Territories to help pay for natural disaster relief and recovery costs.

http://www.ema.gov.au...

http://www.ema.gov.au/www/emaweb/emaweb.nsf/Page/EmergencyManagement_RecoveringfromEmergencies_NaturalDisasterReliefandRecoveryArrangements_NaturalDisasterReliefandRecoveryArrangements

A range of grants have been made available to support volunteers and communities affected by the Victorian Bushfire Crisis.

http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au...

http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/web18/dvcgrants.nsf/90408b96562745314a25668e002707e8/053728d175dbbf22ca25755a0011a9bd?OpenDocument

Landfill gas produced from the former landfill located on Stevensons Road, Cranbourne is affecting a neighbouring residential estate. The methane gas from the landfill is travelling through the air and through the soil and has spread under some houses in the Brookland Greens Estate. Community updates issued by the City of Casey on a regular basis.

http://www.casey.vic.gov.au...

http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/updatesstevensonsroad/