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Council is continuing to provide support in recovery to local residents, businesses and primary producers impacted by the recent severe weather event.
If you, or someone you know that was impacted and needs support or assistance, please contact us on 1300 520 520, during business hours and/or complete the online form: Severe Weather Impact & Recovery Form.
Support services:
Council staff can assist with completing the forms required - please call 1300 520 520 for assistance.
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If you or a loved one needs extra support, speak with a local doctor, mental health professional, or counsellor. Call Triple Zero (000) if in immediate danger.
Lifeline offers confidential 24/7 support. They exist so no one has to go through their darkest moments alone.
Beyond Blue can help when you need information to support others, or when you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
Kids Helpline offers free 24/7 counselling for youth (ages 5–25). They can talk about anything big or small, serious, or silly, easy, or complicated, long or short, bad or good, in the past, future or now.
Headspace can help when young people are feeling stressed or overwhelmed (ages 12–25).
There is a link between disasters and an increase in family violence. It can happen to anyone. Call Triple Zero (000) if you are in immediate danger.
Men’s Referral Service works with men who are worried about their behaviour and want to change.
1800RESPECT is available for free, 24/7. Even if you’re not sure if what you’re experiencing is family violence, you can talk to a counsellor and get the help you need.