Victorian flood assistance
The Department of Human Services coordinates a range of assistance available from the Victorian Government and the not-for-profit sector to help Victorian communities recover from floods.
In the event of a flood, support and assistance is available to affected people, households, businesses and community organisations. This support includes:
- accommodation support
- financial support and material aid
- health and wellbeing advice
- household matters
Recovering from floods
A separate flood recovery website is available to support those affected by the 2012 Victorian floods, as well as those affected by the 2010-11 Victorian floods.
What you can do to help
You can register to help as a volunteer in the event of an emergency (such as a flood or bushfire) through Victoria's Volunteering Portal.
Contact information
Emergency Management
Email: emb@dhs.vic.gov.au
SES Flood & Storm Information
Tel: 1300 842 737



