Recovering from a natural disaster

Recovery from a natural disaster can be a slow and difficult process, and often emotionally exhausting. Find information and support to help you and your community once the danger of a disaster has passed.

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Related pages and resources

NSW Severe Weather and Storms from 15 January 2025

The Australian and NSW Governments have confirmed a Natural Disaster Declaration for select local government areas affected by severe weather and storms from 15 January 2025. For more information, visit the Natural Disaster Declaration page or for more specific information including support available, visit the NSW Severe Weather and Storms from 15 January 2025 page.

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Financial support, grants and payments

Grants and payments for individuals and households

Financial support for businesses and primary producers

Financial support for not-for-profits and community organisations

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Guidance and support to help your recovery

Accommodation support

If you need temporary accommodation after a natural disaster, contact Service NSW.

Replacing ID, licences and personal documents

If your identity, licences, certificates, permits, registrations or documents are lost or damaged in a bushfire, you can apply for replacements.

Managing your mental health

Living through a natural disaster can take a toll on your mental health and wellbeing. It's vital that you and the people around you seek the support you need.

Landlords' and tenants' rights after an emergency

When properties are affected by disasters tenants and landlords have certain rights and responsibilities under NSW laws.

Grants and funding finder

Visit the Grants and funding finder for information about programs that may be available after a natural disaster.

Natural disaster declarations

Check the list of disaster declarations to see what government support may be available to you.

Recovery information by disaster type

Flood

Bushfire

Emergency resources and contacts

NSW Emergency Services
Guides and resources
Contacts and support
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