DISASTER RECOVERY SUPPORT
Practical support for individuals, families, farmers and small business owners recovering from drought, fire, flood and other disasters.
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Practical support for communities recovering from drought, fire, flood and other disasters
Natural disasters can have lasting impacts on individuals, families, businesses and entire communities. Recovery can be complex, challenging and take longer than expected.
RFCS Victoria West provides practical support to help people understand their options, access available assistance and navigate the recovery process with confidence.
Whether you're recovering from drought, bushfire, flood, storm damage or another significant event, our team is here to help.
how we can help
Recovery often brings financial, operational and personal challenges. We can help you assess your current position and identify practical next steps.
Understand your situation
Access grants and assistance
We can help you understand available grants, relief programs and support services, and assist with navigating application processes where appropriate.
Prepare for important decisions
Recovery may involve conversations with banks, insurers, government agencies, service providers and advisors. We can help you prepare and understand your options.
Support farm and small business recovery
Whether you operate a farm or small business, we can help you explore recovery pathways, identify opportunities and plan for the future.
Connect with wellbeing support
Disasters affect more than finances. Our wellbeing team can provide support and help connect you with additional services during recovery.
Link you with trusted services
We work closely with government agencies, community organisations and recovery services to help people access the support they need.
recovery is a journey
Recovery does not happen overnight.
The impacts of drought, fire, flood and other disasters can continue long after the immediate event has passed. Financial pressures, emotional stress, business disruption and uncertainty can affect individuals, families and communities for months or even years.
RFCS Victoria West understands these challenges and works alongside people throughout the recovery process.
supporting resilient communities
For decades, RFCS Victoria West has supported rural and regional communities through drought, bushfire, flood and other significant events.
Our team understands the unique challenges facing western Victorian communities and provides practical, locally informed support tailored to individual circumstances.
We believe recovery is strongest when people have access to trusted support, reliable information and strong community connections.
Whether you're experiencing stress, uncertainty, isolation or simply need someone to talk to, reaching out early can help you access practical support and strengthen your wellbeing.
RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
If your business has been impacted by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires, additional support programs may be available to help you navigate financial challenges, plan your recovery and strengthen your business for the future.
RFCS Victoria West works closely with recovery partners and can help connect eligible businesses with the support that best meets their needs.
Not sure which support is right for you?
Our team can help you undersand the available recovery programs and connect you with the services that best match your circumstances.
useful resovery resources
Supporting Victoria agriculture, farming communities and recovery.
Providing loans and financial assistance for Australian farmers and regional small businesses.
Develop, lead and coordinate Australia's connted and collaborative approach to emergency management.
Government payments, services and supports for Australians experiencing financial or personal hardship.
you don't have to navigate recovery alone
Testimonials
"After the disaster, everything felt overwhelming. Having someone help us understand what support was available and work through our options gave us confidence to focus on recovery one step at a time."
