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If your property has been damaged by bushfire Victoria Bushfires, Disaster Recovery Australia-network IICRC FSRT (Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician)-qualified contractors are ready to attend. Document your damage and lodge your insurance claim today.
The following assistance programs have been activated for this event. Verify eligibility and application deadlines directly with the relevant government agency.
One-off payment for eligible adults and children whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged, who suffered serious injury, or whose family members died as a direct result of the January 2026 Victorian bushfires.
Financial assistance for uninsured or underinsured homeowners with limited resources who were unable to occupy their home for 7 or more days due to fire damage.
Grants to support primary producers with the cost of clean-up and emergency measures following the January 2026 bushfires.
Funding for demolition and hazardous material removal for uninsured or underinsured homeowners whose properties were destroyed or significantly damaged by the bushfires.
Follow these steps for the strongest possible insurance outcome. Work completed by IICRC FSRT-certified contractors is accepted by all major Australian insurers.
Do not enter the property until it is structurally safe. Do not use electricity if water has entered the building. Contact emergency services if required.
Photograph and video all damage before any clean-up begins. Note the date and time. This documentation is critical for your insurer.
Contact your insurer as soon as possible. Provide your damage documentation. Ask your insurer to confirm cover for the event type.
Submit your claim through Disaster Recovery Australia to be matched with an IICRC FSRT (Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician)-certified contractor. All work is documented to insurance standards.
All Disaster Recovery Australia-network contractors working on this event type follow IICRC FSRT (Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician) protocols. This certification is the recognised industry standard for bushfire damage restoration in Australia and is accepted by all major insurers.
Submit your claim online. Disaster Recovery Australia will match you with a certified contractor in your area.
Privacy Notice: Personal information collected through this service is used solely for the purpose of connecting you with a restoration contractor and is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). We do not sell your information to third parties.
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