Emergency accommodation

Dedicated staff at recovery centres will organise temporary accommodation for you. Staff at these centres will also help you to find accommodation over the longer term when you are ready. They can also help with financial assistance and outreach services.

People wishing to donate accommodation should contact the Victorian Bushfire Public Accommodation Donation Line by calling 1800 006 468. 8am - 8pm.

Property Information Lines are operating for people who have lost homes or buildings:

• Baw Baw Shire Council - 1300 859 446
• Latrobe City Council - Property Information Line - 1800 017 777
• South Gippsland Shire Council - Property Information Line - 1800 814 814
• Wellington Shire Council - Property Information Line - 1300 137 218
• Red Cross State Inquiry Centre - 1800 727 077

Renting (Consumer Affairs Victoria) - 1300 558 181 - Information for tenants affected by the Victorian bushfires.

Relief & recovery centres - Relief centres provide immediate assistance for people affected by the fires. This information will be updated as new details become available.

Victorian Bushfire Accommodation Donation Line - 1800 006 468 - Available from 8am to 8pm. Allow Victorians to register spare accommodation that can be provided to those left homeless from the state's horrific bushfires.