Flood Recovery Updates

Get the latest information on recovery support in areas that have been impacted by floods and storms.

If you have been impacted by the floods in Narrabri, help is available.

The team from the NSW Reconstruction Authority can help support your recovery needs including referrals to local services. We will be door knocking from 1pm Thursday, 3 April, or you can call us on (02) 9212 9311 or email NErecovery@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au. 

For mental health support, call the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14

For free health advice anytime day or night call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Returning home after severe weather may be delayed if the area is unsafe. Keep up to date on the latest warnings from NSW SES and any road closures via Live Traffic NSW.

Once you return home, there may be hazards. Keep safe when cleaning up. For health advice to reduce your risk of injury, sickness or infection during and after a natural disaster, visit NSW Health. What to do immediately after a flood or storm.  

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1:04am 3 Apr 2025

Natural Disaster Declaration for Narrabri LGA

Support is now available for Narrabri Shire residents, businesses and primary producers impacted by the severe storms.

Assistance measures that have been activated include:

Support for individuals:

  • Grants for low-income, uninsured residents to replace lost essential household items to maintain basic standard of living.
  • Grants for low-income, uninsured residents to undertake essential structural repairs to restore their homes to a basic, safe and habitable condition.

Support for primary producers and small businesses

  • Concessional loans up to $130,000
  • Transport subsidies up to $15,000

Support for non-profit organisations

  • Loans for restoration of essential facilities

Support for local Councils

  • Counter disaster operations – delivering exceptional relief and recovery measures
  • Restoration of essential public assets

Find out more, including how to apply at: https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery

Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). 

7:02am 1 Apr 2025

Narrabri Community Outreach

 

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Narrabri Community Outreach

Dave and the team from RA will be door knocking in the Narrabri area, providing information on support available if you have been impacted by the March 2025 storms and...

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Narrabri Community Outreach

G'day, I’m Dave from the New South Wales Reconstruction Authority here in Tamworth. This Thursday and Friday our team members in the New England and North West will be in Narrabri, doorknocking properties that were impacted by last weekend's flooding. We'll have information that might help you get back on your feet and recover from the event, as well as the many support mechanisms that are available through the New South Wales and Federal governments.
We hope to catch up with you if you're home. If not, we'll leave you some information. That'll be this Thursday and Friday in Narrabri. Thanks very much.

6:19am 1 Apr 2025

It is important to plan your trips due to weather impacts

Drivers and passengers are advised to check Live Traffic NSW  for the most up-to-date road information and avoid non-essential travel in affected areas.

For the latest information and updates on public transport, including train services, visit Transportnsw.info.

6:16am 1 Apr 2025

Floodwater can make you sick

Avoid contact with floodwater as much as possible to reduce the risk of injury, sickness and infection. Floodwater can contain raw sewage, chemicals and other contaminants which can make you sick. Wear safety equipment including boots, gloves and eye protection for any clean-up activities and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.

Find advice from NSW Health on how to stay safe around floodwater.

6:13am 1 Apr 2025

Protect yourself against mosquitoes

Stagnant water from floods can become mosquito breeding sites. Mosquitoes can spread a number of viruses that cause disease in humans. It is important to take steps to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Find out how to reduce the number of mosquitoes surrounding your property and how to prevent mosquito bites from NSW Health. 

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