Support
Resources to help you manage the effects of the historic May 2025 floods. Help is available for local households and landholders, as well as opportunities to support others.
Latest updates
Business support at Taree Recovery Assistance Point
Service NSW Business Bureau support is available at the Taree Recovery Assistance Point.
You can get in-person help for your business, including:
- support to apply for the Recovery Grant for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organisations
- finding other disaster recovery support that your business may be eligible for
- personalised support to help your business recover, reopen and grow.
Business support is available Monday to Friday from 10am to 4:30pm.
Category D funding announced for primary producers
The NSW and Australian governments have announced Special Disaster Relief Grants of up to $75,000 to support primary producers impacted by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather event that began on 18 May 2025.
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Apply for Category D funding
Apply onlineCategory D funding application tips
Download paper versionCategory D funding application checklist
Download paper version
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Returning to your home
Returning home after a flood can be challenging. Following key health and safety precautions is essential to ensure your home is safe and livable.
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Disaster Recovery Allowance
The Commonwealth Government has activated the Disaster Recovery Allowance for flood-affected communities.
Deceased animals
For help with deceased animal disposal, call the Animal and Agricultural Services Hotline on 1800 814 647
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Flood Waste
Details on kerbside collections, waste removal, and helpful resources for recovery and clean-up.
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Taree to Wingham Bus
More infoThere is bus transport available between Wingham and Taree with 5 round trips operating per day.
Donations
Make a donationYou can make a donation direclty to those affected in the MidCoast Region throgh Givit.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.
Contact us
Email: haveyoursay@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
General enquiries - (02)7955 7777
Open Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays)
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