Support includes:
- Assistance for impacted residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation.
- 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 safe and habitable condition.
- Support for affected local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.
- Concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers, and non-profit organisations and grants to sporting and recreation clubs to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property.
- Freight subsidies for primary producers to help transport livestock and fodder.
The NSW SES, NSW Reconstruction Authority and other services are out on the ground assessing impacts and providing support. To apply for a concessional loan or freight subsidy, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au.
Further information on disaster assistance can be found on the Australian Government's Disaster Assist website at www.disasterassist.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin:
"We have seen that flooding has had a significant impact on the communities of Bourke, Brewarrina, and Walgett. The waters may have finally receded, but people still need help."
"Recovery has a long tail, and it takes time, but the NSW Government will be working with our partners in the Commonwealth to make sure that communities in the Far West are listened to, and that they get the support they need."
