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Emergency Recovery Support Program
Support for people impacted by the January 2026 bushfires.
Have you been impacted by the January 2026 bushfires? 
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing have activated the Emergency Recovery Support Program for people who have experienced trauma or loss from the January 2026 fires.

GCH is supporting the Natimuk, Quantong, Streatham and Skipton communities.  

When you are impacted, it can be hard to know what to do next.
A range of support is available, based on your or your family’s needs.
Our support officers can help with:
  • Finding local services
  • Insurance and legal questions
  • Money problems
  • Your health and wellbeing
  • Registering for government services.
To find out more about the Emergency Recovery Support Program:
  • Visit the Emergency Recovery Victoria website: Emergency Recovery Victoria | vic.gov.au
  • Call the Emergency Recovery Support Hotline on 1800 560 760  (press 9 for an interpreter or call TIS on 131450).
  • Call GCH Intake on 5358 7400.
This service is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and is provided to you free of charge.