Emergency relief payments are now available for eligible Towong Shire residents impacted by the bushfires.
Additional support may also be available following the recent State of Emergency declaration – more information will be provided as we can share this.
You may be eligible for the Emergency Relief Payment if:
- Your principal place of residence was in an evacuation warning area and you evacuated, or:
- Your principal place of residence was damaged or destroyed and you cannot live in it, and:
- You have unmet immediate relief needs.
How to apply:
- BY PHONE – Call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 (press 0, then 1 to speak with someone), or
If possible, please bring identification such as:
- Driver licence
- Medicare card
- A letter or bill with your name and address
If you need help or support, you can contact the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
This information was sourced from the VicEmergency Relief and Recovery page – Towong Shire council reminds the community to refer to VicEmergency alerts, website and app for accurate and timely information.
