NSW Reconstruction Authority

Disasters caused by natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more severe as we deal with the effects of population growth and climate change in NSW.

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Recovery Information

If you have been impacted by severe weather around NSW, the NSW Reconstruction Authority is here to help.

For practical recovery advice and support following:

For information on the NSW Government's Housing support package for residents impacted by the East Coast floods, please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery/storm-recovery-updates/housing-support-package-for-nsw-mid-north-coast-and-hunter-floods

Recovering from a disaster can be overwhelming, but you don’t need to do it alone. Mental health support and resources are available and it’s vital that you and the people around you seek appropriate support.

  • For mental health support, call the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.
  • For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support, please call 13YARN Australia on 13 92 76.
  • For more information on available mental health services, please visit NSW Health.

Who we are

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) was established to proactively reduce the impact of future disasters across NSW and to help communities recover from them faster.

When disasters occur, our staff work closely with emergency services and community leaders to understand what local communities need to recover. Once the immediate threat has eased, we lead recovery efforts in collaboration with community leaders and other recovery partners.

Find out about latest news

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About us

Find out more about why we were established and our objectives.

Our work

Learn about our programs, grants and disaster planning, and where we operate.

Publications and reports

Search documents and publications from the NSW Reconstruction Authority.


Featured initiatives

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Changes to the administration of Essential Public Asset Restoration (EPAR), Emergency Works (EW) and Immediate Reconstruction Works (IRW)

We are working to centralise the administration, oversight and assessment of EPAR, including funding for EW and IRW from 1 October 2025.

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Resilient Lands Program

The Resilient Lands Program is unlocking much needed land to provide safer places for people to live across the Northern Rivers.

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Resilient Homes Program

The Resilient Homes Program is providing assistance to homeowners to improve the resilience of eligible residential properties already affected by flooding.

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State Disaster Mitigation Planning

The NSW Reconstruction Authority has developed Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP). 

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Disaster Adaptation Planning

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is now in the process of finalising guidelines that outline how disaster adaptation planning will be undertaken in NSW.




Emergency contacts

Call Triple Zero (000) immediately in life-threatening situations (TTY: 106 if you are hearing/speech impaired). 

If you require assistance due to a flood, storm or tsunami emergency, contact NSW State Emergency Service (SES).


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