The Victorian and Australian Governments, along with industry and community organisations, are providing emergency relief and recovery support for individuals, farmers and small businesses impacted by the January 2026 bushfires across Victoria, including Gippsland. On Wednesday 14 January 2026 the Premier announced new recovery measures. Media release can be found here: New Recovery Measures For Fire-Affected Communities | Premier
Business Recovery Advisory Service
nexsolutions.org.au/business-recovery-advisory-service
NEX is delivering FREE Business Advisory and Small Business Financial Counselling program to support small businesses impacted, directly or indirectly by the latest Bushfires.Â
VFF Emergency Fodder Support Program
vff.org.au/vff-emergency-fodder-program/Â
Available for farmers needing fodder support, offering fodder, or seeking agistment following bushfire.
Phone: 1300 882 833
Need for Feed
If you are a fire affected farmer or livestock owner and need help to feed your stock you can register here.
Agriculture Victoria
agriculture.vic.gov.auÂ
Information for impacted farmers including livestock welfare, emergency management advice, damage and loss reporting, and recovery guidance following bushfire.
Farmers and primary producers are encouraged to activate their post-fire recovery plans and take steps to manage livestock needs as soon as possible. The Agriculture Victoria Bushfire webpage offers practical information.
Details on financial support options: agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires/available-bushfire-financial-assistance including:
- Wide range of ongoing support options
- Recently announced Primary Producer Recovery Grants (of up to $75,000 for eligible primary producers, to help cover the costs of clean-up and reinstating their enterprises).
VicEmergency – Relief and Recovery
emergency.vic.gov.au
Information on emergency relief centres, financial assistance, accommodation support and recovery services.
VicEmergency Hotline: 1800 226 226
Victorian GovernmentÂ
vic.gov.au/january-2026-victorian-bushfires
Recovery support for people and communities affected by the Victorian fires that started on 7 January 2026 including emergency relief payments for people who were required to evacuate or whose primary residence has been damaged or destroyed.
Australian Government Disaster Payments
servicesaustralia.gov.au/disasters
Disaster Recovery Payments and Allowances for eligible individuals affected by the Victorian Bushfires (January 2026). Access via Services Australia or myGov at my.gov.auÂ
DisasterAssist
disasterassist.gov.auÂ
A central hub listing available Australian Government disaster assistance.
Emergency Recovery Victoria
vic.gov.au/emergency-recovery-victoriaÂ
State-coordinated recovery support delivered in partnership with local councils and community recovery officers.
Prolonged Power Outage Payments
Eligible households who have been without power for 7 or more days within a 2-week period will receive $2,380 per week for up to 3 weeks, helping families manage during this challenging time.
Applications can be made through electricity distribution businesses, with full details available at energy.vic.gov.au/about-energy/safety/power-outages.
Loss and Damages Assessment Form
If fires have affected your property – including dead or injured animals, crop loss or damage, or fodder and water needs – you can report it online. This information will help us direct recovery efforts. Click here to complete the form.
Wellbeing Support:Â DETECT & PROTECT
1300 045 747Â |Â nexsolutions.org.au/wellness-support
NEX Business Farming Wellness delivers a program of support for farming families and clients.
For other wellbeing supports, see the Wellbeing & Mental Health tab below.
Need help applying or unsure what you’re eligible for?
NEX can help. We’re committed to delivering valuable support to farming and small business communities.
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