A recovery centre will open at Willawarrin tomorrow, Thursday 26 October, to support communities in and around the Kempsey region recover from the recent bushfires.
Bushfire-affected residents are encouraged to visit the recovery centre, which brings together NSW and local government agencies, community organisations and welfare bodies under one roof.
Multi-agency recovery centres provide access to important support services for disaster-affected individuals, families, farmers and business owners to help them heal and begin the clean-up and recovery process.
Attendees can access mental health first aid and meet with a range of not-for-profits, and government and community organisations, including:
- Service NSW, including Business Concierges
- NSW Reconstruction Authority
- Department of Primary Industries / Local Land Services
- NSW Health – Mental Health services
- Rural Financial Counselling Services
- Red Cross
- Legal Aid
- Insurance Council of Australia
- Salvation Army
- Disaster Relief Grants Assessor
Located at Willawarrin Community Hall, 24-26 Main St, Willawarrin, the recovery centre will open during the following hours:
- Thursday – 9am to 5pm
- Friday – 9am to 5pm
- Saturday – 10am to 3pm
- Monday – 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday – 12pm to 7pm
Anyone not able to attend the recovery centre can contact Service NSW
