In December 2015 a fire occurred in the Scotsburn area. Council is continuing to support the community through their recovery. Information and resources for recovery and support can be found on this page.
Our Recovery Manager is available to provide further assistance via 0400 324 551.
Scotsburn Fire
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Information Regarding Donations
Due to our very generous communities, donations of food, toys, clothes, bedding etc are no longer needed. We instead ask anyone who wants to help those affected by the Scotsburn fire to make a cash donation at Bendigo Bank, which has set up an account for fire-affected residents.
Account details for donations:
Bendigo Bank
- Account Name: Scotsburn Bushfire Appeal
- BSB: 633 00
- Account number: 156382715
The Anglican Hall in Buninyong is filled with clothes, toys and Christmas presents, and there is food and water at the relief centre for those who have been affected by the bushfires. Volunteers are currently sorting through all the donations.
Moorabool Shire Council and Ballarat City Council thanks the wonderful people who have donated in any way to help those impacted by this fire – your community spirit and generosity is inspiring and greatly appreciated.
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Support in Recovery Following Scotsburn Fires
Moorabool Shire Council and other agencies, provide support for those who need it following an emergency. We will post relevant information from all departments in here.
Fact Sheets from BetterHealth regarding trauma:
Trauma and families (PDF, 97 KB)
Trauma and primary-aged children (PDF, 88 KB)
Trauma reaction and recovery (PDF, 98 KB)
Community Recovery Video
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Recovery Session with Dr. Rob Gordon – January and April 2016
Dr. Rob Gordon, a renowned psychologist and trauma expert, shares wisdom and learnings based on years of helping people find a path to recovery. Recovery sessions with Dr. Gordon were held in January and April 2016.
You will be able to hear a recording (provided in parts below) of Dr. Gordon's presentations by selecting the links below.
January 2016 April 2016 Part One Part One Part Two Part Two Part Three Part Three Part Four Part Four Part Five Should you require assistance, please contact Council's Recovery team on 0400 324 551.
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Fact Sheets and Information Resources
Your Health and Safety - after the emergency (PDF, 479.46 KB
Bushfire Recovery - Recycling Materials
Bushfire Recovery - Asbestos (PDF, 89.63 KB)
Bushfire Recovery - Worksafe (PDF, 89.63 KB)
Bushfire Recovery - Fencing (PDF, 236.35 KB)
Bushfire aftermath safety tips
Airborne dust and health effects (PDF, 36.76 KB)
Using protective kits in bushfire affected areas (PDF, 129.89 KB)
Coping without gas or electricity in emergencies (PDF, 87.4 KB)
Leigh Catchment Group - Bushfire Information
Insurance Council of Australia Support for Insurance Claims (PDF, 1.42 MB)
Clearing Native Vegetation Clause 52.17
Landscaping Bushfire Prone Areas (PDF, 5.62 MB)
More Fact Sheets with important information can be found at Victoria's Hub for Health Services and on the Agriculture Victoria website.
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Farm Recovery Resources
Fact Sheet - Sheep Feed; Fact Sheet - Feed Requirements for Cattle; Pasture Recovery after a Fire; Pasture Recovery - Quick Reference Guide;Fact Sheet - Re-Fencing; Farm Plan; Sediment Fences; DEDJTR Fire Recovery Kit;
Secure Containment Areas Fact Sheet; Beef Cattle Hay Requirements for Short Term Maintenance; Water Quality, Soil Erosion; Post Fire Weeds Triage Manual;
Bushfire Recovery - Farm Productivity
Bushfire Recovery - Erosion
Bushfire Recovery - Fauna
Bushfire Recovery - Weeds
Bushfire Recovery - Native Environment
Drought and About - May 2016 Newsletter from Agriculture VIC (PDF, 502.84 KB)
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Financial Assistance
Financial Relief Fact Sheet (PDF, 89.88 KB)
Personal Hardship Assistance Program - Re-establishment Assistance (PDF, 502.84 KB)
Personal Hardship Assistance Program - Emergency Relief Assistance (PDF, 424.09 KB))
Rates Assistance from Council Application Form (PDF, 502.84 KB)
Wimmera South West Rural Financial Counselling Fact Sheets - Dairy, (PDF, 167.37 KB) Small Business, (PDF, 173.81 KB) One page (PDF, 166.86 KB)
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Information on Rebuilding
Council has developed a range of initiative to fast track the rebuilding of homes and sheds following the Scotsburn fire. The Fast Track initiatives outlines the support available.
Fast Track initiatives (PDF, 1.95 MB)
Bushfire Management Statement Template (DOCX, 366.06 KB)
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Bushfire Recovery Newsletters
Newsletter 35 - 22 July 2016
Newsletter 34 - 8 July 2016
Newsletter 33 - 23 June 2016
Newsletter 32 – 17 June 2016
Newsletter 31 – 10 June 2016
Newsletter 30 – 29 May 2016
Newsletter 29 – 20 May 2016
Newsletter 28 – 13 May 2016
Newsletter 27 – 5 May 2016
Newsletter 26 – 29 April 2016
Newsletter 25 – 22 April 2016
Newsletter 24 – 14 April 2016
Newsletter 23 – 7 April 2016
Newsletter 22 – 1 April 2016
Newsletter 21 – 24 March 2016
Newsletter 20 – 17 March 2016
Newsletter 19 – 10 March 2016
Newsletter 18 – 3 March 2016
Newsletter 17 – 27 February 2016
Newsletter 16 – 22 February 2016
Newsletter 15 – 19 February 2016
Newsletter 14 – 16 February 2016
Newsletter 13 – 11 February 2016
Newsletter 12 – 5 February 2016
Newsletter 11 – 2 February 2016
Newsletter 10 – 29 January 2016
Newsletter 9 – 26 January 2016
Newsletter 8 – 22 January 2016
Newsletter 7 – 20 January 2016
Newsletter 6 – 14 January 2016
Newsletter 5 – 11 January 2016
Newsletter 4 – 6 January 2016
Newsletter 3 – 31 December 2015
Newsletter 2 – 28 December 2015
Newsletter 1 – 21 December 2015