Did you know? At present, the total economic costs of natural disasters in Australia are estimated to average around $6.3 billion per year (Source: Insurance Council of Australia, 2013) Read more…

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

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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…

Find where you can access our services. There’s ongoing support if you’re affected by a natural disaster. Read more…

Did you know? Households that plan for emergencies significantly reduce losses associated with disasters. Planning now so that you know your risks and what to do if there is a flood, storm or tsunami, can save your life, the life Read more…

Natural disasters like bushfires, floods, cyclones, drought, and other traumatic ‘natural’ events are extremely challenging for the people directly affected. The stress caused following a natural disaster can lead to ‘burnout’ and physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Some people will Read more…

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community. We are a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days 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…