Recovery support
Rebuilding Support Service
The Rebuild Support Service (RSS) is a free one-stop shop that provides support to people who are rebuilding after the 2019–20 Eastern Victorian bushfires. It has been designed for you to access at any stage of your rebuild.
The RSS is delivered by East Gippsland Shire Council and Towong Shire Council and can offer you access to:
- dedicated planning and permit information, support, and legal advice
- advice from building experts
- information on financial assistance options
- information about other services you may be eligible for.
Contact details
East Gippsland Shire
Call 03 5153 9500 or visit the East Gippsland shire website.
Towong Shire
Call 1800 518 222 or visit the Towong Shire website.
Rainwater and septic tank replacement rebates
The Victorian and Australian Governments have these rebates available to landowners whose properties were destroyed or significantly damaged by the 2019–20 Eastern Victorian bushfires.
Learn more about the rebate guidelines, eligibility and apply at water.vic.gov.au.
Recovery services
You can access a general list of supports on our Recovery services, wellbeing and support page.
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