Help for fire victims

The NSW Department of Community Services is able to provide assistance to residents that have either lost their homes or have had their homes damaged in the recent bushfires.

DOCS can be contacted on 1800 018 444 and are able to provide counselling services to residents upon request.

Residents requiring assistance can contact The Australian Red Cross on 4324 3411.

Residents who have had rubbish or recycling bins damaged should contact SITA Environmental Solutions on 13 13 35

Any trees that are on private property and may pose a danger should be reported to Gosford Council's acting public tree inspector Mr Ben Dougan on 0417 275 206.

Website, NSW Rural Fire Service