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Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) is focused on the needs of Victorian communities, working closely with local residents to ensure that rehabilitation projects are both locally-driven and locally-delivered.

The establishment of the new agency recognises the long process of recovery and the increased risk our state faces due to longer and hotter bushfire seasons.

Responsibilities

BRV will be responsible for working closely with bushfire-impacted communities - including local Community Recovery Committees - in the development and delivery of local recovery projects.

The agency will also be responsible for advising the Victorian Government on the:

  • coordination of efforts
  • a plan for the recovery of communities across Victoria

Leadership

  • Chairperson: Ken Lay (former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police)
  • CEO: Lee Miezis, Deputy Secretary at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

BRV sits within the Department of Premier and Cabinet to ensure whole-of-government coordination. It reports directly to the Premier.

Bushfire Clean-up Program

Registration is now open for the 2020 Clean-Up Program. This program is voluntary and free of charge for eligible property owners.

Community Recovery Package

These Community Recovery Packages will provide $86 million in support to the local government areas affected by the recent bushfires.

Victorian Bushfires Case Support Program

The Victorian Bushfires Case Support program is available for people in fire-affected areas in Gippsland and North East Victoria.

Victorian Bushfire Appeal

The Victorian Government is accepting donations to support the recovery of bushfire-affected communities in Victoria.

Register your eligibility/interest in assistance from Bushfire Recovery Victoria

Collection notice

The Department of Premier and Cabinet (the Department) collects the information that you provide with this form. The information that you provide is used to respond to your enquiry. You can request access to, and corrections of, any personal information provided in this form. Requests for access or correction should be sent to contact@dpc.vic.gov.au.

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For more information on the Department’s handling of any personal information, please refer to the Department’s Privacy Statement.

If you do not provide all or part of the information requested, the Department may not be able to contact you regarding your enquiry. Please contact the Department of Premier and Cabinet if you wish to use an alternative mechanism to the online form.

Reviewed 24 January 2020

Contact Bushfire Recovery Victoria

Bushfire case support 1800 560 760
All other enquiries 1800 560 760
BushFireRecoveryVictoria@dpc.vic.gov.au
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