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

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

The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund was established on February 8 by the Victorian Government in partnership with the Federal Government and Australian Red Cross, to support individuals and communities in towns and suburbs affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires.

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

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

Centrelink is one of a number of agencies working collaboratively in the community recovery and disaster relief efforts following the Victorian bushfires.

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

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/emergency/vic_bushfires.htm