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  • 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.

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  • Flood Recovery Centre & Assistance Points

    Get practical recovery advice and support with a range of services:

    🗂️ Help replacing ID and personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates, Medicare card, vehicle and vessel registrations and licences, and citizenship documents

    ⚖️ Legal assistance

    💰 Insurance support and guidance on claims, policy coverage and clean up

    🫂 Mental health support

    If you’re unable to attend, ring Service NSW on 13 77 88, Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, for recovery support.

    Find in-person help near you 

  • 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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  • Clean out help

    AuthorityDisaster Relief Australia (DRA) are available to assist you with clean-up, including debris clean-up, sorting and 'muck out'.

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  • Disaster Recovery Allowance

    The Commonwealth Government has activated the Disaster Recovery Allowance for flood-affected communities.

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  • Deceased animals

    For help with deceased animal disposal, call the Animal and Agricultural Services Hotline on 1800 814 647

  • Flood Waste

    Details on kerbside collections, waste removal, and helpful resources for recovery and clean-up.

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  • Taree to Wingham Bus

    There is bus transport available between Wingham and Taree with 5 round trips operating per day.

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  • Donations

    You can make a donation direclty to those affected in the MidCoast Region throgh Givit.

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