If you or someone you know were affected by the February and March 2022 floods you may be eligible for financial support with the Back Home grant if you can’t make a claim through your insurance policy.
Applications for Service NSW’s Back Home grant will close on April 20.
Some of the criteria have changed so even if you were previously told you were not eligible, it is worth checking again. If you are not sure if you have applied, visit a Recovery Centre and chat to Service NSW staff.
The grant is a one-off payment of up to $20,000 to eligible owner/occupiers and owner/investors, and up to $5,000 to eligible tenants, to help:
- repair, replace or relocate household items like fridges, microwaves, televisions
- restore damaged property
- inspect and reconnect damaged utilities like electricity, gas and water.
If you or anyone you know are eligible, make sure you apply by the deadline.
Need help applying?
If you need assistance applying for the grant, call 13 77 88 or book an appointment at a service centre to speak to someone face-to-face.
Service NSW and Lismore City Council staff have extended the hours they are available at the Lismore Recovery Centre on Tuesdays. The extended hours will give community members time after Business Hours to attend to discuss their grant applications.
Operating Hours:
• Monday: 9am – 4pm
• Tuesday: 9am – 6pm
• Friday: 9am – 4pm
Locations:
Lismore Transit Centre, corner of Magellan and Molesworth Streets, Lismore.
The Cottage – Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall, 55 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby.
Woodburn Bowling Club, 110 Richmond Stree (near Cedar Street), Woodburn.
Chinderah Industrial Shed, 23/18 Ozone Street, Chinderah.
You can also register with a Recovery Support Service to help you with these; there is a list of providers here.
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