Respond & Recover

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This page contains information for businesses in bushfire affected areas on the help and services available the departments.

Assistance for business & primary producers

The Victorian Government has announced assistance for businesses and primary producers directly impacted by the 2009 bushfires, whether through loss of property or tools of trade.

Details of the package are available on the Business Victoria website.

Please note the following grants are now closed:

  • Exceptional Hardship Support Payment
  • Tools of Trade Payment
  • Income Recovery Subsidy

Recovery after fire: Practical steps for landholders

The Department of Primary Industries have produced a booklet titled - Recovery after fire: Practical steps for landholders to help primary producers and landholders get back to business after the emergency vehicles have pulled out.

To download a copy, go to the Department of Primary Industries website.

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