Break O'Day Council Bushfire Recovery

Report on the Tasmanian East Coast Fires

Community Recovery

December 2006 - January 2007

Report on the Tasmanian East Coast Fires - Community Recovery - December 2006 - January 2007 (532 kb)

Information for Householders when Under Threat of a Bushfire

Information Flyer

Information for Householders when Under Threat of a Bushfire Information%20for%20Householders%20when%20Under%20Threat%20of%20a%20Bushfire (624 kb)

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INTRODUCTION by Mayor Robert Legge

"Fire destroyed much in the Break O'Day municipality, but it has not harmed the community spirit."

"Homes will be re-built, businesses will be re-built and together we will put St Helens back on the map for the right reasons."

"We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful areas of Tasmania and we are determined to move forward."

"This assistance from the Red Cross and the State and Federal Governments is a vital part of this recovery process," said Mr Legge.

These grants represent the first phase of financial support for the community. Further funding is available from the State and Commonwealth Government to assist with broad community recovery efforts.

The Council will be consulting with the families affected by the fire and other members of the community on how best to use these funds.

Applications forms will be available from Monday 22nd January 2007 at the follow locations:

Break O'Day Council Municipal Offices, Georges Bay Esplanade, St Helens.
St Helens Service Tasmania Shop, 23 Quail Street, St Helens.
St Mary's Police Station, Storey Street, St Mary's.
Sorell Council, Municipal Offices, 12 Somerville Street, Sorell.

LINKS

http://www.bodc.tas.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=312
The BODC Recovery Newsletter provides updates on the Affected Area Recovery Committee, Community Recovery Funds, East Coast Bushfire Appeal, Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment, Dealing with Trauma and Police Urge Care on the Roads.

http://www.anglicare.org.au/
Anglicare reaches out to over 400,000 people, bringing Christian care and support to those struggling with poverty, disability, illness and despair.

http://www.redcross.org.au/default.asp
Australian Red Cross is active in every State and Territory in Australia, and provides over 60 community services, ranging from blood supplies and disaster services to first aid and refugee services.

http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/services/view.php?id=3089
The Department of Health and Human Services is your gateway to health and human services. This link directs you to the Service Directory Recovery and Restoration Grants.

http://www.development.tas.gov.au/
The Department of Economic Development helps Tasmanian businesses and targeted industry sectors to develop and thrive. The department is the first point of contact for companies wishing to establish, relocate, diversify or expand business in Tasmania.

http://www.service.tas.gov.au/
Service Tasmania provides you with one stop access to government transactions, services and information.

http://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/tgo/funding.html
The Tasmanian Government Office (Tasmania) provides advice to state agencies on current and emerging policy developments in Canberra, works with state agencies to progress the Tasmanian Government's interests in Canberra and assists Tasmanian organisations and individuals with information on Australian Government grants programs.