Bushfire recovery centre open in Willawarrin

Published on 26 October 2023

The Recovery Centre for support to those impacted by bushfires is now open in Willawarrin Community Hall.

Willawarrin Recovery Centre Location

Willawarrin Community Hall

24-26 Main Street, Willawarrin

Opening Dates & Times

Thursday 26 October | 9am - 5pm

Friday 27 October | 9am - 5pm

Saturday 28 October | 10am - 3pm

Monday 30 October | 9am - 5pm

Tuesday 31 October | 12pm - 7pm

Kempsey Shire residents impacted by the recent fires will be able to access accommodation advice, financial assistance, legal advice, support for businesses, referral services, mental health and wellbeing support, and access to insurers.

These organisations and services will be at the Kempsey Recovery Centre –

• Service NSW
• Service NSW - Business Concierge (28-31 October only)
• Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW
• NSW Department of Primary Industries
• Australian Red Cross - NSW & ACT
• The Salvation Army NSW & ACT Division
• NRMA Insurance
• Legal Aid NSW (26-27 October only)
• Mid North Coast Legal Centre (30-31 October only)
• Mid North Coast Health

If you’re unable to attend this service, immediate assistance is available to anyone impacted by the bushfires. Call Service NSW on 13 77 88, Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, to see what support is available to you or visit:

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/guide/bushfire-preparation-and-recovery

For up-to-date locations, dates and times, please visit: www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/recovery-centres

Thank you to the help, support and information provided by the NSW Reconstruction Authority