During bushfires and emergency events WIRES can be inundated with enquires from people wanting to assist wildlife. Many calls and emails are from people wanting to assist with the rescue of injured wildlife in a direct way. While these offers Read more…

If you’ve just experienced a natural disaster or emergency, you may feel relieved that the immediate crisis has passed — but overwhelmed at what’s now facing you and your family. Read more…

A dedicated housing assistance service will support the urgent housing needs of residents impacted by the bushfires. The Bushfire Housing Assistance Service will support residents who are temporarily or permanently displaced during the bushfires. The service will provide access to Read more…

Precautions to take before entering your home and what to do including items to retrieve, how to protect your home, and how to make an insurance claim. Read more…

Active Care Network provides transport for eligible disadvantaged people (the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers) living in the Blue Mountains and Penrith local government areas. Read more…

Resilient Villages is a three-year pilot project which has been funded by the Federal Government’s Preparing Australian Communities Local Stream grant program, following the devastation of the 2019-20 bushfires. The RV pilot project is one of a number of grant-funded projects Read more…

Payments and help for people directly affected by bushfires, floods or other natural disasters. Read more…

We are here to help you get back on track after an emergency. The information on this webpage will help you on the road to recovery. Read more…

The Be You Bushfire Response Program recognises the mental health impacts of the Black Summer bushfires across Australia in 2019–2020, and the role of learning communities in supporting recovery from trauma. The Program has developed the following resources for all Read more…

It’s devastating when a natural disaster destroys or damages your home. Finding out you don’t have enough insurance can add to your distress. Understanding what events and damage are covered by insurance can help you get the right cover for Read more…