Emergency contacts & financial assistance
Should you need assistance, first call your local emergency response authorities.
Personal assistance
- AVA 24/7 Counselling Telephone Service: 1300 687 327
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or visit Beyond Blue
Disaster assistance
- NSW: Call 1800 018 444 or visit NSW DPI
- VIC: Call 1800 226 226 or visit Agriculture Vic
- SA: Call 1800 302 787 or visit Department of Human Services
- Australian Government: Call 180 22 66
Financial assistance
There are a number of state-specific funding sources as well as jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for affected individuals and small businesses.
Accessing donated goods
AVA has been working with its corporate supporters and partners to provide essential drugs and products to veterinarians. Read more here.