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Premier announces bushfire relief payments are available

By Abby Green

Jan 9, 2026

Relief payments are being made available for those affected by the current bushfires. Photo by Akhararat W

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced that relief payments is available for those affected by the current bushfires.

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Financial relief is available through the Personal Hardship Assistance Program, with payments helping to cover the cost of essentials such as food, clothing, medication and accommodation.

For more information, visit the Vic Emergency website or one of the relief centres.

Current relief centres:

Seymour Sports and Aquatics Centre (Chittick Park), Pollard St, Seymour (small pets welcome).

The relief centre at Mansfield Youth Centre has relocated to Mansfield Sporting Complex, 35 Highett St, Mansfield, Victoria.

Tallangatta Memorial Hall, 30 Towong St, Tallangatta (pets are not allowed).

Upper Murray Event Centre at the Corryong Football Oval, Strzelecki Way, Corryong (household pets with owner welcome).

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