Community Recovery Hubs

The community recovery hubs, operated by Bushfire Recovery Victoria, link you to practical support, planning and rebuilding advice, case support and support for non-profits and businesses. 

Hubs in Bairnsdale and Corryong are operated by councils. 

Services at each hub are tailored to respond to the needs identified in the community and are delivered in a way that responds to each location. 

Local recovery services

The recovery hubs offer access to a wide range of recovery support and advice, including:

• information about available grant opportunities
• financial counselling
• legal advice
• mental health and wellbeing supports
• rebuilding support services
• information and guidance about a wide range of topics to support recovery
• community activities and supports

Community members are welcome to visit their local hub to chat to the friendly team about the support they need. In addition to the Hub Services Coordinator, Wellbeing Officers regularly attend recovery hubs to provide immediate and confidential support onsite.

Alpine Region Community Recovery Hub

Hub Services Coordinator – Shelley Herman:

• phone: 0429 529 700
• email: alpinehub@brv.vic.gov.au
• address: 8/3 Riverside Avenue, Bright VIC 3741

The Hub is open weekdays, from 10am to 4pm. 

Bairnsdale Bushfire Recovery Centre – operated by East Gippsland Shire Council

• phone: 03 5153 9500 and select 1
• email: BushfireRecoveryContactCentre@egipps.vic.gov.au
• address: 24 Service Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875

The Hub is open weekdays, from 8.30am to 5pm. 

Buchan District Community Recovery Hub

Hub Services Coordinator – Rebecca Steenholdt:

• phone: 0407 281 123
• email: buchanhub@brv.vic.gov.au
• address: 5609 Buchan-Orbost Rd, Buchan VIC 3885

The Hub is open weekdays, from 10am to 4pm. 

Cann Valley Community Recovery Hub

Hub Services Coordinator:

• phone: 0400 642 671
• email: cannvalleyhub@brv.vic.gov.au
• address: 26 Princes Highway, Cann River 

The Cann Valley Hub is currently open on Tuesday and Wednesday each week between 10am and 3pm and on Thursdays by appointment, if required. 

Upper Murray Community Recovery Hub – operated by Towong Shire

• phone: 1800 518 222
• email: recovery@towong.vic.gov.au
• address: Cnr Donaldson Street and Towong Road, Corryong

The Hub is open weekdays, from 9am to 4pm. 

Mallacoota District Community Recovery Hub

Hub Services Coordinators – Katie Symes and James Wallace: 

• phone: Katie 0407 085 492 or James 0419 963 778
• email: mallacootahub@brv.vic.gov.au
• address: 62 Maurice Street, Mallacoota

The Hub is open weekdays from 10am to 2pm. 

Please call our Hub Services Coordinator on 0407 085 492 to arrange an appointment outside these times. 

Orbost District Community Recovery Hub

Hub Services Coordinator – Eleni Mcilroy:

• phone: 0409 041 947
• email: orbosthub@brv.vic.gov.au
• address: 20 Ruskin Street, Orbost

The Hub is open weekdays from 10am to 4pm, however the Hub Services Coordinator makes regular outreach visits to communities. Please call in advance of visiting.

Sarsfield and District Community Recovery Hub

Hub Services Coordinators – Neil Smith and Colleen Crosbie:

• phone: Neil 0408 934 978 or Colleen 0400 363 845
• email: sarsfieldhub@brv.vic.gov.au
• address: Sarsfield Recreation Reserve, 10 School Road, Sarsfield

The Hub is open weekdays, from 10am to 4pm.