Australian Government support
National Bushfire Recovery Agency
The Australian Government has established the National Bushfire Recovery Agency to provide recovery assistance to all Australians impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires.
Visit the National Bushfire Recovery Agency website for:
- practical and financial assistance available for families and individuals
- assistance for small businesses and primary producers
- funding and partnership information
- news and announcements
- recovery support officers available locally
Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements
The Royal Commission is holding hearings to gather evidence about coordination, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters as well as improving resilience and adapting to changing climatic conditions and mitigating the impact of natural disasters. The Commission will also consider the legal framework for Commonwealth involvement in responding to national emergencies.
The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements has published its interim observations. A series of draft propositions is also available.
Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Disaster Recovery Allowance has been activated by the Australian Government for people affected by the NSW Bush Fires. It provides short term support payment to assist those whose income has been affected as a direct result of the bush fires.
Phone the Bushfire Customer Care Service on 13 77 88
or Human Services: 180 22 66
2019-20 Bushfire History Project
2019-20 Bushfire History Project
The Royal Commission into the National Natural Disaster Arrangements has launched this initiative as an opportunity for people to record their personal experience and share photos and videos taken during the 2019-20 bushfires or the ongoing recovery. The material received by the Royal Commission will form part of the official records of the Royal Commission.
Find out more and contribute to the Bushfire History Project.