Support for non-resident ratepayers

If you’re not living locally, recovery can feel overwhelming. Clean‑up and fencing are often the first priorities — but they don’t need to hold everything else up. This page steps through where to start, what help is available, and how to move forward at your own pace.

Where to start

Not living locally can make recovery feel overwhelming. This page outlines the first steps to take, what to prioritise, and what can happen now — even if clean‑up hasn’t started yet.

Waste Disposal at Resource Recovery Centres and Landfill

Find out where and when you can dispose of fire‑affected waste, what Resource Recovery Centres accept, and what to do with larger or commercial‑scale materials.

Support programs and wellbeing

Experiencing a bushfire can be overwhelming - there are a number of supports and services available to help.

Fences, Essential Water and Control Lines

Information on repairing fences or land after fire-fighting activities, replacing dam water taken for fire-fighting activities, and other fencing assistance.

Insurance

Insurance is complex - here's some information from the Insurance Council of Australia to help you navigate these processes.

Trees and vegetation removal

Find out more about trees and vegetation removal after fire.