Assistance for business & primary producers

The Victorian Government has announced assistance for businesses and primary producers directly impacted by the 2009 bushfires, whether through loss of property or tools of trade.

Details of the package are available on the Business Victoria website (external link).  

Income Recovery Subsidy

The Commonwealth Government is providing immediate financial assistance is to employees, small business owners and farmers who have experienced a loss of income as a direct result of the Victorian Bushfires. This assistance is available till 7 August 09.

Further information available on the Centrelink bushfire website (external link).

Exceptional Hardship Support Payment

This payment has now closed.

Further information available from Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund website (external link) or by calling 1800 180 213

Tools of Trade Payment 

This payment has now closed.

Further information available from Victorian Bushfire Relief Fund website (external link) or by calling 1800 180 213

Recovery after fire: Practical steps for landholders

The Department of Primary Industries have produced a booklet titled - Recovery after fire: Practical steps for landholders to help primary producers and landholders get back to business after the emergency vehicles have pulled out.

To download a copy go to the Department of Primary Industries website (external link).