Mayoral Relief Fund

Mayor Amanda Findley opened the Mayoral Relief Fund on 4 December 2019 in response to the Shoalhaven bushfires.

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  • Project StatusIn Progress
  • Last reviewed 08 July 2024

About the project

Council has established a Committee to make sure the payments go to individuals and trades people who have been directly impacted and need it the most.

You may be eligible if you are:

  • a full-time resident in the Shoalhaven (including renters), and whose home, infrastructure or outbuildings have been damaged or destroyed
  • a tradesperson, including apprentices, who have had vehicles, equipment, or tools damaged or destroyed

Applying for assistance

If you were directly impacted by these bushfires, and who are in immediate need of financial assistance, you can apply for a payment from the Mayor's Relief Fund by:

  • submitting an online application form below
  • completing the relevant application form and sending the completed form to council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
  • completing the relevant application form and sending the completed form by mail to:
    The Chief Executive Officer
    Shoalhaven City Council
    PO Box 42, Nowra NSW 2541

Making a donation

We really appreciate the generosity of our community. If you would like to see the funds go even further please donate by:

EFT via Council
Shoalhaven City Council
BSB: 062 585
Account: 10948473
Please quote Reference: Bushfire

Donations can also be made at our Customer Service Centres in both Nowra and Ulladulla or at any Commonwealth Bank branch using this BSB and Account number and 'Bushfire' reference.

Contact Details

Governance Business Unit
(02) 4429 3530
allgovernance@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au

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