We are thinking of all those affected by the fires, many of which continue and still need to be patrolled and controlled. A huge thanks to all the CFA volunteers from across Victoria, the private units, the tower observers, the community members running recovery efforts and anyone who is helping in whichever way you can. Some of our members and their communities have been affected and we hope they access support and help quickly.
Our latest newsletter has been emailed to members this morning, check your email for a update on what is happening.
For information about recovery and assistance for the fires, here is a list below of some of the services and resources available. Please take care of yourselves and reach out to others if you are able.
Agriculture Victoria - If you have urgent animal welfare needs, please call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. You can also report livestock and property impacts online👉 agriculture.vic.gov.au/bushfires
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Emergency relief payments are now available for eligible people impacted by the January 2026 fires. An emergency relief payment can help you to pay for things you need most, including: ✅ food ✅ clothing ✅ medication ✅ accommodation. You can apply for this payment if: 👉 your principal place of residence was damaged or destroyed by the fires and you can’t live in it, or 👉 your principal place of residence was in an evacuation warning area, and you evacuated your property, AND 👉 you have unmet immediate relief needs. 📞 Call the VicEmergency Hotline to apply for an Emergency Relief payment on 1800 226 226 (Press 0, then 1 to talk to someone or press 9 for an interpreter). For more information go to services.dffh.vic.gov.au/january-2026-fires
Lifeline If you or someone you know needs support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14, or text on 0477 13 11 14. You can visit lifeline.org.au for online chat service or lifeline.org.au/toolkit for resources to self-manage what you’re going through.
Rural Health Connect - 0493 432 144 Phone and video support for rural people from psychologists
Rural Aid- 1300 327 624 Counselling on farm on phone for farmers, may assist with fodder and water
Emergency Recovery Hotline - Victorian Government 1800 560 760 will direct you to any government supports.
A big push to alert Victoria and the Government to the fact we are not fire ready! Protect Our Farms is connected with AVA and will continue to advocate for our members. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are thinking of all those affected by the fires, many of which continue and still need to be patrolled and controlled.
A huge thanks to all the CFA volunteers from across Victoria, the private units, the tower observers, the community members running recovery efforts and anyone who is helping in whichever way you can.
Some of our members and their communities have been affected and we hope they access support and help quickly.
Our latest newsletter has been emailed to members this morning, check your email for a update on what is happening.
For information about recovery and assistance for the fires, here is a list below of some of the services and resources available.
Please take care of yourselves and reach out to others if you are able.
VFF Fodder Drive - Check the Victorian Farmers Federation page or call 1300 882 833 or visit www.vff.org.au/vff-emergency-fodder-program/
You dont have to be a VFF member to donate or receive help
Annabelle Cleeland MP has a great list of contacts on a dedicated page www.annabellecleeland.com.au/bushfire/
Agriculture Victoria - If you have urgent animal welfare needs, please call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
You can also report livestock and property impacts online👉 agriculture.vic.gov.au/bushfires
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC Emergency relief payments are now available for eligible people impacted by the January 2026 fires.
An emergency relief payment can help you to pay for things you need most, including:
✅ food
✅ clothing
✅ medication
✅ accommodation.
You can apply for this payment if:
👉 your principal place of residence was damaged or destroyed by the fires and you can’t live in it, or
👉 your principal place of residence was in an evacuation warning area, and you evacuated your property,
AND
👉 you have unmet immediate relief needs.
📞 Call the VicEmergency Hotline to apply for an Emergency Relief payment on 1800 226 226 (Press 0, then 1 to talk to someone or press 9 for an interpreter).
For more information go to services.dffh.vic.gov.au/january-2026-fires
Lifeline If you or someone you know needs support, please call Lifeline anytime on 13 11 14, or text on 0477 13 11 14. You can visit lifeline.org.au for online chat service or lifeline.org.au/toolkit for resources to self-manage what you’re going through.
Rural Health Connect - 0493 432 144 Phone and video support for rural people from psychologists
Rural Aid- 1300 327 624 Counselling on farm on phone for farmers, may assist with fodder and water
Emergency Recovery Hotline - Victorian Government 1800 560 760
will direct you to any government supports.
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A big push to alert Victoria and the Government to the fact we are not fire ready! Protect Our Farms is connected with AVA and will continue to advocate for our members. ... See MoreSee Less
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Victorian government to pause the ESVF increase for 2 years. VFF members also have been emailed the news.
Now to remove it permanently.
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Government freezes controversial levy for farmers in budget update
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The Victorian government has backed down on key parts of an unpopular tax used to fund the state's emergency services as part of its budget update.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Few places still available, to apply for ESVF exemption. Contact Annabelle's office ASAP.🔥🚒 Calling all CFA Volunteers and Life Members 🚒🔥
Do you need assistance completing the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund exemption form?
I am holding an assistance day on December 15th at my Benalla office.
📅 15 December 2025
🕒 10am-3pm
📍 25 Bridge St Benalla, Vic, 3672
Call my office on 03 5762 1600 to book an appointment.
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A great segment showing the impact on farmers of these renewable projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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This is happening in Victoria right now. Farmland threatened. Farmers standing by other farmers. Whether it's Transmission Lines, Solar Farms, Mining Exploration or any other unwanted development, we need to protect farmland. #AccessDenied ... See MoreSee Less
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Farmers helping farmers protect their land from unlawful trespass. #AccessDenied ... See MoreSee Less
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Farmers in several parts of the UK held coordinated demonstrations, including in Immingham and central London, to express concerns about the government’s proposal to apply a 20% inheritance tax to agricultural assets. The events were peaceful, involved temporary road blockages, and did not affect essential services. This summary is based on reporting from multiple UK news outlets and statements from farming organisations. #uk #england #London #british #londonlife #britain #protest #protestant #farmer #farmers #farmerlife #FarmerProtest #immingham #Agricultural #Labour #labourday #ukfarming #ukfarmers #inheritance #tax #taxtips
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