Disasters can occur at any time, however in Victoria, November through to March is traditionally our biggest threat of a natural disaster where we all need to be prepared for devastating fires or floods.
The RSL Victorian Branch Inc can work closely with Sub-Branches across Victoria to provide financial assistance and counseling to their members and to other members of the Defence community and their families in Victoria affected by disasters of one kind or another.
You can apply for RSL Disaster Relief Assistance at any time. The RSL Victorian Branch Inc can make available emergency household assistance grants of up to $1,500 immediately to those who have lost their belongings or suffered damage to their homes as a result of fire or flood.
The RSL Victorian Branch Inc has also in the past donated to disasters in other States through their RSL State Disaster Appeal or to State headquarters.
Other contacts during times of disaster:
Australian Government Disaster Assistance Hotline: 180 2266
Department of Veterans’ Affairs: 133 254
Veterans’ & Veterans Families Counseling Service: 1800 011 046
Defence Service Homes Insurance: 1300 552 662
VICSES: 132 500
VICSES Emergency Information: 1300 842 737
Insurance Council of Australia: 1300 728 228
State Government Disaster Welfare Assistance: 1800 180 213