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Emergency Recovery Victoria

Connecting individuals, families, communities, businesses and regions to rebuild and recover after a disaster.

January 2026 Victorian bushfires

Support is available for people affected by the current bushfires across Victoria.

Emergency Recovery Hotline

If you have been impacted by the January 2026 Victorian bushfires, help is available.

Call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760(opens in a new window), Monday to Friday.

Press 9 for an interpreter or call Translating and Interpretation Service (TIS) on 131 450.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

Help after a bushfire

Find out about what recovery help is available after a bushfire.

Help after a storm

After a significant storm, find out what recovery help is available.

Help after a flood

Find out about what recovery help is available after a major flood.

Recovery programs and support

After a major storm, bushfire or flood – you may be eligible for programs and support to help you in your recovery. Not all emergencies listed below will have active recovery programs, but general services remain available for assistance and advice.

January 2026 Victorian bushfires

Relief and recovery support for people and communities affected by the Victorian fires that started on 7 January 2026.

February 2024 Victorian storms

Recovery programs for people affected by the storms in Victoria in February 2024.

February 2024 Western Victorian bushfires

Support for people affected by the bushfires in Western Victoria in February 2024.

December 2023–January 2024 Victorian storms and floods

Recovery help for people affected by the storms and floods in December 2023 to January 2024.

October 2022 Victorian floods

Support for people affected by the October 2022 Victorian floods.

2019–20 Eastern Victorian bushfires

Recovery programs for people affected by the bushfires in 2019-20.

June 2021 floods and storms

Find support for recovery if you’re from a community impacted by the June 2021 Flood and Storm.

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Recovery services, wellbeing and support

Find out more about the support, advice and counselling available as you and your family recover from storms, bushfires or floods.

Contributing after a disaster - how to help

After a disaster, you might donate your time or money. Make sure your contribution goes where it is needed most.

Rebuild and repair your home after a disaster

Whether you’re dealing with bushfire, flood, or storm damage, this page helps you understand what steps to take to rebuild and repair your home safely.

Information in other languages

Translated information about Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV)

Find out how to get help after a bushfire, flood or storm, in languages other than English.

Who is involved in recovery

We coordinate state and regional recovery on behalf of the Victorian Government. Other government departments and agencies also play a key role in recovery. They are listed below:

About Emergency Recovery Victoria

Emergency Recovery Victoria is a permanent agency that supports communities to recover after a major emergency.

Your local council

Department of Families Fairness and Housing

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Agriculture Victoria

Department of Health

Business Victoria

Department of Transport and Planning

Resources for stakeholders

Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements

The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) is a cost sharing arrangement between the Commonwealth and State governments to support relief and recovery activities following an eligible disaster.

Emergency Recovery Resource Portal

A place for people engaged in recovery to access recovery related resources and guidance.

Latest stories

Elephants give new life to storm-damaged trees

Storm-damaged trees from across Victoria have found a new purpose – enhancing the lives of 9 Asian elephants at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

‘Fire for Food’ place-based training fosters healing on Country

The Black Duck Foods program harnesses the expertise of Aboriginal people in East Gippsland to teach about food production using traditional fire and land management practices.

Snap-happy children lead healing for the Sarsfield community

An uplifting photography project has helped the children of Sarsfield recover after the 2019-20 Eastern Victoria bushfires.

Updated 10 February 2026

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