We're here to help
in natural disaster.
If you’ve been impacted by natural disaster,
you may be eligible for a GERF grant.
You’ll be assessed on the severity of your situation,
so Gippslanders most in need can access help first.
How GERF helps
Are you eligible?
Have you experienced any of the following due to natural disaster?
—Significant property damage
—Your permanent place of residence (home) is uninhabitable
Are you a Gippsland resident?
Which council area do you live in?
If you haven’t experienced injury/loss, property damage or financial hardship you may not be eligible for GERF funding. Below are some resources if you find yourself in natural disaster.
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FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 000
Police / Fire / Ambulance
Call 000
Victorian Bushfire Information Line
Call 1800 240 667
If you have hearing or speech difficulties call 1800 555 677 for textphone / telewriter (TTY).
SES (State Emergency Service)
Call 132 500
SES Flood and Storm Information Line
Call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737)
AusNet Electricity Services
For powerlines issues call 131 799
For transmission network issues call 1800 111 164
For gas emergencies call 136 707
Lifeline
Call 131 114
Poison Information
Call 131 126
RACV
Call 131 111
VicRoads
For traffic information and road closures call 131 170
Wildlife Injuries
Call 1300 094 535
If you don’t reside in Gippsland you may not be eligible for GERF funding. Below are some resources if you find yourself in natural disaster.
—
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 000
Police / Fire / Ambulance
Call 000
Victorian Bushfire Information Line
Call 1800 240 667
If you have hearing or speech difficulties call 1800 555 677 for textphone / telewriter (TTY).
SES (State Emergency Service)
Call 132 500
SES Flood and Storm Information Line
Call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737)
AusNet Electricity Services
For powerlines issues call 131 799
For transmission network issues call 1800 111 164
For gas emergencies call 136 707
Lifeline
Call 131 114
Poison Information
Call 131 126
RACV
Call 131 111
VicRoads
For traffic information and road closures call 131 170
Wildlife Injuries
Call 1300 094 535
You may be eligible for GERF funding. Contact your council to complete an assessment and lodge an application to GERF.
Call (03) 5662 9200
southgippsland.vic.gov.au/homepage/52/emergency_management
You may be eligible for GERF funding. Contact your council to complete an assessment and lodge an application to GERF.
Call (03) 5153 9500
eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/community/emergency-management
You may be eligible for GERF funding. Contact your council to complete an assessment and lodge an application to GERF.
Call 1300 229 229
bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/Resident-Information/Emergency-Information/Relief-and-Recovery
You may be eligible for GERF funding. Contact your council to complete an assessment and lodge an application to GERF.
Call 1300 266 278
basscoast.vic.gov.au/community-support-services/emergency-information
You may be eligible for GERF funding. Contact your council to complete an assessment and lodge an application to GERF.
Call 1300 366 244
Wellington.vic.gov.au/community/emergency-management
You may be eligible for GERF funding. Contact your council to complete an assessment and lodge an application to GERF.
Call 1300 367 700
latrobe.vic.gov.au/Community/Emergencies/Emergency_Management
We acknowledge Gippsland’s traditional owners as the original custodians of Gippsland’s land and waters and pay our respect to their elders past and present.
GERF works closely with local government in Bass Coast, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Latrobe City, South Gippsland and Wellington to deliver a prompt response to Gipplanders impacted by natural disaster. This website and our technology platform has been funded by Bushfire Recovery Victoria’s Community Service Organisations grant program.