The NSW Reconstruction Authority have released a Housing Support Package for NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter floods. If you have questions about eligibility and proof requirements, or want to appeal a decision, call 1800 801 529 to book a free phone appointment with a solicitor.

Resources and factsheets

Order or download a range of free factsheets and publications about what to do after a disaster.

Legal Aid NSW publications

You can order or download Legal Aid NSW publications on the Legal Aid NSW publications and resources page. All Legal Aid NSW publications are free.

Cover image of the 'Tenancy and housing after a disaster' publication, featuring the yellow flowers of a eucalyptus tree.

New disaster tenancy resource

This handbook is for you if you have been impacted by a disaster and you’re a tenant in a private rental property in NSW, or you’re a homeowner who lives permanently in a residential park or village, such as a caravan park.

It explains your options about repairs, evictions, ending your tenancy, negotiating a rent reduction and other issues.

Download ‘Tenancy and housing after a disaster’ (PDF, 4.1 mb)

Insurance

Disaster insurance resource

This handbook is for you if you’ve been impacted by a disaster and you have questions about your insurance.

It includes sections on what to expect from your insurer, cash settlements, what to do if you don’t agree with your insurer and more.

Download ‘Insurance claims after a disaster’ (PDF, 691 kb)

After a disaster

Financial Rights Legal Centre (FRLC) factsheets:

Preparing for a disaster

Tenancy and housing

Financial hardship

Workplace rights

Your workplace rights during a disaster (PDF, 163 kb)

Family Law and Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)

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