Recovery

Supporting Recovery Across NSW Communities

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) works to reduce the impact of disasters and help communities recover faster. ACCHOs and local organisations play a key role in supporting recovery by:

Connecting with key agencies, including government, non-government, corporate, philanthropic and community groups.
Implementing support measures for staff, patients and community members to address physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Promoting local recovery activities, community-led initiatives and relief programs.
Coordinating essential supplies and material aid to meet immediate needs.
Identifying grants and financial assistance to support rebuilding and long-term recovery.

Mental Health & Support Services

To view our full list of support, please visit our Response page.

Transcultural Mental Health Line

Useful links

Culturally relevant strategies and tools for communities to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to emergencies and disasters.

Strengthening Rural Communities: Prepare & Recover

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports remote, rural and regional communities to plan for future climate impacts or recover from past disasters. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for a wide range of initiatives

Disaster Recovery Quick Response Grants - ILSC

The annual Disaster Recovery Quick Response Grants support Indigenous corporations whose property has been directly affected by declared natural disasters, including floods, bushfires, or cyclones.

Disaster Relief Grant for Individuals

The Disaster Relief Grant Program (DRG) provides support to individuals most in need, helping them return to a safe, basic and liveable home after a disaster.

Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy

The Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy helps eligible primary producers cover transport costs for fodder, water, livestock, bees or oysters following a declared natural disaster

Disaster Response Legal Service NSW

Free legal support is available for anyone affected by a disaster, including storms, floods or bushfires. They can assist with insurance, housing, financial hardship, workplace rights, Centrelink, domestic and family violence, and government disaster grants.