Disaster Recovery

Graphic of a family impacted by flood outside their home

For an update on the status of our flood impacted roads, visit Repairs to flood damaged roads, bridges and causeways

Safe Haven community support and wellbeing hub at Mullumbimby is open every day.

The Mullum District Neighbourhood Centre also offers Recovery Support Services.

Visit our Plans & Strategies publication library to view our Local Emergency Plans and Recovery Action Plan.

Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service

The Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS) provides free legal help for disaster affected community members in NSW with legal issues like:

  • Insurance claims and disputes 
  • Housing and rental problems including caravan parks 
  • Credit, debt, fines and financial hardship 
  • Eligibility for disaster relief grants and benefits 
  • Employment – unfair dismissals, entitlements
  • Domestic violence
  • Other legal problems related to disasters.

Anyone affected by a disaster can get free help by contacting the Disaster Response Legal Service NSW helpline on 1800 801 529 (9am to 5pm weekdays).

You can also visit the DRLS website Disaster Response Legal Service NSW for fact sheets and information. 

Following a disaster, you can also often find us at Recovery Centres where we provide face to face help. 

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