Operation Outreach: Dedicated support program to ensure no one is left behind

The NSW Government continues to support bushfire-affected communities, announcing today $8.5 million for Operation Outreach, which is aimed at ensuring everyone who needs support gets it.

“Operation Outreach will be undertaken in two stages – the first step will see dedicated support officers ensure contact has been made with every single person who has been impacted by bushfires and actively seek out anyone who has not made contact.

“The second step is to refer those in need to the dedicated, local recovery support service.”

The localised support model takes key learnings from previous disaster events, including the 2013 Blue Mountains Bushfires, 2017 Sir Ivan Fire and 2018 Tathra fire.

“Since November, the NSW Government has provided over 8000 people with emergency accommodation and we are rolling out temporary accommodation pods in partnership with the Minderoo Foundation,” Mr Barilaro said.