Scotsburn Fire Recovery Information

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.

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

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.

Should you require assistance, please contact Council's Recovery team on 0400 324 551.

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.

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)

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)

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)