Bushfires
If your property has been impacted by fire and you have urgent animal welfare needs, please contact the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
For information about fencing and essential water replacement after a bushfire, please see the Public land recovery page on the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action website.
Report fire impact online
If your property has been impacted by fire, you can report:
- dead or injured animals
- crop loss or damage
- fodder and water needs
- fencing and infrastructure loss or damage.
Fill in the loss and damage online assessment form. Your information helps us to direct recovery efforts where they’re needed most.
Emergency fodder available
Farmers in fire-affected areas can access emergency fodder.
To request fodder, contact the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) on 1300 882 833 or visit vff.org.au.
VFF emergency fodder support