The Disaster Response Legal Service will be at Recovery Centres following the severe weather event on the east coast. For more info, see Flood recovery updates on the NSW Government website.
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Domestic and family violence
Insurers and banks can provide extra support if you are experiencing domestic and family violence after a disaster.
Insurance
Insurance companies are required to have their own internal guidelines to assist customers experiencing domestic and family violence. For further information, please see the Insurance Council of Australia's guide to helping customers affected by family violence (PDF, 289 kb).
Banks and credit providers
Your bank is also required to have guidelines on how to assist customers who are experiencing domestic and family violence. For more information visit Australian Banking Association | Financial abuse and family and domestic violence (FDV) guidelines.
Where can I get more help?
For further information and legal help with domestic and family violence issues, please visit Legal Aid NSW | Domestic Violence Unit.