Bushfire Recovery Shoalhaven

A message from Mick Willing, State Recovery Coordinator about COVID-19 and supporting communities in bushfire recovery.

We continue to work with communities in Bushfire Recovery during the current COVID-19 challenge.

To keep everyone safe, we are restricting face to face contact.

We are still here to help - the Bushfire Customer Care Service continues to operate and is the one stop shop for all bushfire recovery questions from individuals and businesses.

Bushfire Customer Care Service -13 77 88 or www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/bushfire-customer-care-service

For COVID-19 updates, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus See Less

27 March 2020

Laing O'Rourke's priority for clean-up works across the State (including the Shoalhaven) is to engage qualified local contractors and local suppliers wherever possible.

Acknowledging the constraints in place to reduce the spread of COVID19, Laing O'Rourke are holding an online webinar to explain the clean-up program to local industry and provide information on the opportunities in each location.

The first of the industry briefings focuses on the Shoalhaven LGA in partnership with Shoalhaven Council.

Laing O'Rourke are asking local contractors to register to join the event so they can explain the clean-up program to local industry.

Event: Shoalhaven LGA Industry Briefing
Date: Wednesday 1 April 2020
Time: 6:00pm

Register for the Laing O'Rourke Webinar Online.

For more information visit the Laing O'Rourke website.

There will be reduced service provisions at the Ulladulla Recovery Centre today and tomorrow with NSW Mental Health and Council begin the representatives at this time.

For Service NSW support, please go direct to the service centre at 7/159-161 Princes Highway, Ulladulla. At this stage, Service NSW will be represented at the Ulladulla Recovery Centre this Saturday.

As we transition to a help line for recovery enquiries, Saturday 29 March will be Ulladulla Recovery Centre's last day of operation. A dedicated Bushfire Recovery Helpline has now been established. Please call 4429 5888 for assistance.

Please also call Service NSW Bushfire Recovery line on 137788 and Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Bushfire and Covid-19 Mental Health Line on 02 44 24 7888 for assistance.

TAFE - Nowra Campus are offer the following FREE Bushfire recovery Courses:

Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Basic Tree Felling (900-5292V01)
Learn how to operate safely in a tree felling environment and safely trim and cut felled trees and other materials.

Statement of Attainment in Chainsaw Operations - Trim and Cut (900-5291V01)
With an emphasis on safety, this course will equip you with the knowledge to undertake both harvesting and non-commercial operations.

Statement of Attainment in Espresso Coffee Making Skills (900-80009V01)
Enhance your hospitality skills by learning how to create and serve top class espressos using commercial espresso machines and grinders.

Statement of Attainment in Farm Fencing (900-81493V01)
Learn to plan and construct electric and conventional farm fencing using common farm fencing tools and equipment.

Statement of Attainment in First Aid (HLTAID003)
Learn how to respond in an emergency situation, apply first aid procedures, communicate incident details and evaluate your own performance.

Statement of Attainment in Licence to Operate a Forklift (900-80467V01)
Designed for forklift truck operators who wish to obtain a SafeWork NSW High Risk Work (HRW) license (LF).

Statement of Attainment in Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry - White Card (900-80636V01)
This course will ensure you meet the general level of work health and safety training needed to get employment in the Construction, industry.

Statement of Attainment in Restricted - Electrical safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies (UEESS00098)
Expand your understanding and awareness in testing, tagging and reporting of portable/ hand held low voltage electrical equipment using a portable appliance tester.

Statement of Attainment in Welding (Basic) (165-600040V01)
This course will teach participants how to use Electric Welding Machines, specifically MIG, TIG and STICK processes.

TAFE Statement in Asbestos Awareness (800-000433)
This course covers information on the current Work Health & Safety Regulations 2017 and how it relates to asbestos identification and removal.

Courses are filling up fast!

For more information visit the TAFE NSW website or call 131601 for more information and to enroll.

Mayor Amanda Findley, opened the Mayoral Relief Fund, on 4 December 2019, in response to the Shoalhaven bushfires. The good will of the community has been amazing and donations are still being received.

Council has established a Committee to make sure the payments go to individuals and trades people who have been directly impacted and need it the most.

For more information, including eligibility and how to apply or donate, visit the Mayoral Relief Fund website.

Additional immediate assistance is available for bushfire affected people in financial hardship.

From 12 March 2020, the $5000 Primary residence repair grant for home owners whose homes have been structurally damaged has been extended to include destruction or damage to critical private water, septic and/or power infrastructure.

Other cash grants available include:

• Emergency grant for people who have lost their homes.
• Injury grant for people who were hospitalised due to the fires.
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Apply online through the Red Cross website.