Recovery Support Services for residents recovering from last summer's bushfires are set to benefit after being extended by the government for another year.
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The Recovery Support Service program links people to their own personalised recovery support worker, who can help them navigate and access services and disaster assistance packages.
So far 4,200 families across 25 local government areas have accessed their local Recovery Support Service.
Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the extension would ensure long-term support is available for impacted communities throughout their recovery.
"The Australian and NSW governments are pleased to extend this funding for another 12 months as these locally based services provide an important link between survivors and the support they need as they recover," Minister Littleproud said.
"As every person, family and community are at different points in their recovery, we recognised that the assistance that is provided across the state would need to be continued."
Senator for NSW Jim Molan said that an additional $8.2 million in funding will see this support continue to be available for all of next year.
Member for Bega, Andrew Constance said he encouraged anyone who needs advice and assistance to contact their local recovery support service.
"These free services are there to help everyone impacted by last summer's fires," he said.
Further details are available at: https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/Documents/factsheets/nsw-recovery-support-services.pdf