Bushfire Assistance

Emergency assistance payments and other non-financial support is available to people affected by the bushfires. Below is a summary of available assistance.

Federally

• The National Bushfire Recovery Agency is leading the national response to rebuilding communities affected by bushfires. For information Disaster Recovery payments, Disaster Recovery Allowance and Emergency Relief visit here (https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/bushfire-payments-relief)
• For information Australian Government grants, loans and financial support services visit here (https://www.business.gov.au/news/bushfire-support)
• Australian Taxation Office is offering tax assistance to those impacted by the bushfires. For more information click here – https://www.ato.gov.au/Media-centre/Media-releases/ATO-extends-tax-relief-and-assistance-for-people-impacted-by-bushfires/
• The Australian Government Department of Agriculture have funding available to eligible primary produces in affected areas. Click here fore more information (https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/bushfires/primary-producers)
• As a part of the tourism recovery package announced by Government, Tourism Australia is a range of initiatives and actions that aim to support domestic visitation. For more information click here (http://www.tourism.australia.com/en/news-and-media/news-stories/tourism-australia-bushfire-statement.html)

Victoria 

The Victorian Tourism Industry Council is monitoring funding resources to support affected areas. For information on assistance available to Victorian tourism businesses please click here. (https://www.vtic.com.au/bushfires/)

New South Wales

Business Australia provides information on a range of assistance measures available to support affected businesses. For more information click here (https://www.businessaustralia.com/)

South Australia

In an effort to support affected members through the recovery process, TiCSA has compiled a list of relevant services and resources available. Click here for more information (https://ticsa.com.au/ceo-blog/bushfire-support-services/)

Visiting Australia?

Whilst many destinations in Australia remain safe and continue to welcome visitors, it is important to keep informed.

For travellers to and around Australia the most up-to-date information on impacted destinations and travel information can be found here https://www.australia.com/en/travel-alerts.html

All visitors should check the latest warnings and updates to any areas they plan to travel to. For local updates visit:

• New South Wales www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
• Victoria cfa.vic.gov.au
• Tasmania www.fire.tas.gov.au
• Australian Capital Territory www.esa.act.gov.au
• Northern Territory www.pfes.nt.gov.au
• Queensland www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
• South Australia cfs.org.au and
• Western Australia www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.fesa.wa.gov.au