Shepparton Incident Control Centre brings information about the current situation about rivers and flood levels in Northern Victoria, Shepparton in particular. Information about donations, hardship payments, translation assistance at relief centres and finding help for mental stress, family and domestic violence situations is also given.
Hume Region Community Update letter brings information about the current situation about rivers and flood levels in Northern Victoria, Shepparton in particular. Advice about returning home, removal of mould, stagnant water and removal of asbestos is also rendered. Parks, hiking tracks and campgrounds are closed due to flooding. Information about donations, hardship payments, translation assistance at relief centres and finding help for mental stress, family and domestic violence situations is also given.
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Relief service will put changes in effect from 31st October 2022.
The Door Bells-Migrant Women’s Network is holding a 2022 state election candidates forum, which the Ethnic Council in collaboration with La Trobe Shepparton is pleased to be hosting on Thursday 10 November 2022 from 5pm.
Rights Information and Advocacy Centre (RIAC) is a not-for-profit organisation that builds the capacity and wellbeing of individuals, families, carers and communities through advocacy and support services. The Karen Murphy Scholarship worth $3000 is open for applications.
The CarerHelp Project has launched new translated resources on the CarerHelp website to help Australia’s diverse communities and carers, who speak in languages other than English, make the best possible end of life care decisions.
Greater Shepparton Council gives flood recovery information for the community. Topics covered are: How to dispose of flood-damaged items, Returning home after the floods, What do I do with my sandbags?, Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.
GV Health gives public health advice on floods, health, and risks. The recent flooding events have impacted many areas and flooded homes, businesses and farms, as well as cutting off access to some areas leading to people being isolated. The floodwater can make it harder to stay healthy and safe, but there is help, further information and advice available. You can stay safe, healthy and well in these situations, helping you to recover faster and minimise the impacts on your lifestyle and work by being aware.
Many flood-affected Victorians have returned home to confront the mammoth clean-up task that now lies ahead.
It can be an overwhelming situation for people assessing the damage to their homes and trying to work out where to start.
At one community meeting in the Shepparton region, several residents raised concerns about whether or not throwing items away would impact insurance claims.
The Insurance Council of Australia has laid out some advice to help people navigate insurance claims and where to start.
