Disaster assistance is being provided for Cessnock and Port Stephens communities affected by the mid-August bushfires.
The fires, fuelled by strong seasonal winds, scorched through over 2000 hectares, with significant operations required from first responders from the RFS and Fire & Rescue NSW.
Assistance is being jointly provided by Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) in response to the bushfires, with assistance measures available for local Councils' clean up and restoration costs, as well as for eligible people whose homes and belongings were damaged.
The NDRRA will also be providing freight subsidies for primary producers and grants for eligible non-profit organisations.
To apply for assistance you can contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority.
Further information on disaster assistance and emergency information can be found at disasterassist.gov.au and emergency.nsw.gov.au.
