Farmers to gain access to $75,000 grants to help with bushfire recovery
4 years, 11 months ago

Farmers to gain access to $75,000 grants to help with bushfire recovery

ABC  

Grants of up to $75,000 will be made available to farmers in bushfire-affected areas, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. Mr Morrison said the category D assistance, which was made available to graziers in far north Queensland following last year's floods, will be available for those in bushfire-affected regions. Mr Morrison said $100 million would be committed from the $2 billion bushfire recovery fund to pay for the grants. "The eligibility criteria will be incredibly simple because our goal is to get cash on the ground to the farmers so they can actually get on with the rebuilding," Ms McKenzie said. As part of the announcement in Canberra, Mr Morrison said 60 rural financial counsellors would be funded at a cost of $15 million from the bushfire recovery fund.

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Bushfire recovery grant snub for Sarsfield, Wairewa, Ensay refuges at heart of Victoria's Black Summer
2 years, 10 months ago

Bushfire recovery grant snub for Sarsfield, Wairewa, Ensay refuges at heart of Victoria's Black Summer

ABC  

The National Recovery and Resilience Agency has ruled out reviewing grant applications for three recreation reserves at the heart of bushfire-affected eastern Victoria, raising questions about the effectiveness of the program. Key points: The Ensay, Wairewa, and Sarsfield halls were refuges during the 2019-20 East Gippsland fires Their three grant applications to upgrade for future emergencies were found to be …

Bushfire recovery funds 'inappropriately' given to agriculture, equine projects in Wingecarribee shire, review finds
3 years, 7 months ago

Bushfire recovery funds 'inappropriately' given to agriculture, equine projects in Wingecarribee shire, review finds

ABC  

The interim administrator of a New South Wales council says it "inappropriately" allocated state bushfire recovery funds to a project unaffected by fire after dozens of homes in the shire were destroyed during the Black Summer disaster. Viv May said the council "inappropriately" used almost half of a $250k state grant to bolster "niche" businesses unaffected by fire. During a …

NSW government sought to spend $200m in bushfire funding without opening applications
3 years, 9 months ago

NSW government sought to spend $200m in bushfire funding without opening applications

ABC  

The New South Wales government initially sought to spend almost $200 million on bushfire recovery funding without any open application process and was privately criticised by federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud over delays in opening the scheme up more broadly. Key points: In May 2020, the federal government announced a $448m grant scheme called the Local Economic Recovery Fund after …

Bushfire relief funding is so complex, professional grant writers are being hired to help communities apply
4 years, 1 month ago

Bushfire relief funding is so complex, professional grant writers are being hired to help communities apply

ABC  

Almost a year on from the deadly summer bushfires of 2019-20, some weary communities are having to hire professional grant writers or relying on volunteers to fill out complex grant applications. Key points: The Local Economic Recovery Fund is distributing $448.5 million in partnership between federal, state, territory and local governments Residents in Cobargo, NSW now have support from a …

Bushfire donations topped $282 million between three major charities — almost half's still in the bank
4 years, 7 months ago

Bushfire donations topped $282 million between three major charities — almost half's still in the bank

ABC  

Over the fire season, the world watched in horror as parts of Australia burned. Key points: $135 million in raised bushfire funds are yet to be spent by charities Organisations say they need to make the money last for a recovery effort that will take years Some residents are calling for more support to be offered to them People put …

‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims

Al Jazeera  

People who lost nearly everything as fires tore through vast tracts of Australia say they are still waiting for help. Among other charities, the Australian Red Cross raised 216 million Australian dollars, the Salvation Army 41 million Australian dollars and the St Vincent de Paul Society 22.9 million Australian dollars. “Typically … for people to really get back to functioning …

Fire aid arrives, but drought-affected farmers say they've been forgotten
4 years, 11 months ago

Fire aid arrives, but drought-affected farmers say they've been forgotten

ABC  

Aid is now flowing to farmers and others in fire-affected areas, but there is a deep feeling in the bush that the devastating drought afflicting much of the country has been forgotten. Key points: A Beyond Blue spokesman says the media has turned people's attention away from drought-affected farmers to bushfires He urges farmers, who may feel forgotten, to talk …

Bushfire anger intensifies as NSW Ministers claim charities stockpiling cash meant for victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire anger intensifies as NSW Ministers claim charities stockpiling cash meant for victims

ABC  

Two more NSW ministers have expressed their frustration at the length of time major charities are taking to distribute millions of dollars in bushfire relief. Key points: Transport Minister Andrew Constance criticised three charities Since then, more senior ministers have piled on The Red Cross says it has an "absolute commitment" to getting money to victims The Red Cross, St …

Bushfire recovery package to tackle Australian tourism's 'biggest challenge in living memory'
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire recovery package to tackle Australian tourism's 'biggest challenge in living memory'

ABC  

The Federal Government has announced a $76 million recovery package in response to this summer's bushfires, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying Australian tourism is facing "its biggest challenge in living memory". Key points: The recovery package includes funding to attract domestic and international visitors While money has also been allocated for grants for "new attractions" in bushfire affected regions …

Bushfire financial aid 'a slap in the face' as family receives $1,280 after their Wytaliba home burned down
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire financial aid 'a slap in the face' as family receives $1,280 after their Wytaliba home burned down

ABC  

A bushfire wiped out Al Bacon's town and left him with serious burns two months ago, but he says it may as well have happened yesterday. Mr Bacon, who was uninsured, lost everything except some baby photos and clothes, and said he was "disgusted" by the small amount of relief funds the family had received. He said they were not …

Bushfire farm grants of $75,000 'a start' but won't go far in 'mammoth task' to rebuild amid fodder shortage
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire farm grants of $75,000 'a start' but won't go far in 'mammoth task' to rebuild amid fodder shortage

ABC  

Ten weeks ago, David and Carolyn Duff lost 30 years worth of infrastructure in a bushfire at their Toorooka property west of Kempsey on the NSW Mid North Coast. Key points: Some farmers are spending $12,000 a week on fodder to keep their animals alive They are concerned the $75,000 bushfire grant, while appreciated, will not be enough Farmers were …

Bushfire support from Federal Government with $76 million for mental health services for victims
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire support from Federal Government with $76 million for mental health services for victims

ABC  

Communities devastated by this summer's record-breaking fire season will have immediate access to increased mental health services. Key points: $10.5 million will be spent on providing the affected with 10 free counselling sessions Medicare rebates will also be available for up to 10 psychological therapy sessions $3.2 million will go towards deploying bushfire mental health response coordinators The Federal Government …

Australian bushfire: Hamilton pledges $500,000 to charity
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian bushfire: Hamilton pledges $500,000 to charity

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton has pledged to donate $500,000 to support wildlife rescue charities and Australian fire services as the country's bushfire crisis continues. Sportsmen and women from across the globe have already offered their support in an attempt to assist those affected, with Australia cricket great Shane Warne auctioning off his baggy green cap, while Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Roger …

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support
5 years ago

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced an additional 2 billion dollars over two years to a new agency to coordinate a national response to rebuild communities and livelihoods following the deadly bushfire crisis. “It’s a long road ahead and we will be with these communities every step of the way as they rebuild,” Morrison, who is facing widespread …

Bushfire recovery costs start at $2 billion but Government assistance can't pay the bills
5 years ago

Bushfire recovery costs start at $2 billion but Government assistance can't pay the bills

ABC  

Since the bushfires struck, Robert Provenzale's life has taken a turn for the worse. Key points: The Federal Government has pledged $2 billion — and more if required — for the creation of the new bushfire recovery agency and payments to those affected The Prime Minister remains committed to delivering a budget surplus in the current financial year The Government …

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