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Natural disasters

Natural disasters are declared in Victoria between six and 10 times every year.

Since December 2024, the following disasters were declared:

1. December 2024 – Western Victoria Bushfires

2. December 2024 – Bass Coast Bushfires

3. February 2025 – South-West Victoria Storms

4. February 2025 – East Victorian Storms

5. July 2025 – East Gippsland Floods

6. August 2025 – Victorian Storms

7. September 2025 – Central Victoria Storms

8. November 2025 – South-East Victoria Storms

9. January 2026 – Victorian Bushfires

10. January 2026 – Wye River – Lorne Flood Event

Disasters can affect Centrelink payments in ways you may never have imagined.

SSRV acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we meet, work and provide services to the community. We pay our respects to the first people of this country and to their Elders past and present.

We recognise intersectionality and celebrate the diverse identities in the LGBTIQAP+ community. We are committed to supporting, encouraging and ensuring our staff and clients feel safe to be seen and treated as they are.