Devastated by widespread fires, Victoria has declared a state of disaster. More than 500 structures have reportedly been destroyed and 1,000 agricultural properties have been affected. Tragically, there has also been one fatality.
On Monday, the Victorian government announced new assistance payments of up to A$52,250 to help uninsured home owners and renters “re-establish their principal place of residence”.
This builds on a joint state and federal $19.5 million package offering food, emergency housing, mental health support, a recovery hotline, agricultural support and case-specific assistance.
