This page details specific information for recent disasters in Victoria. If your area is not mentioned on this page but you have been impacted by floods, we recommend you read our general information about Support for people affected by floods in Victoria.
If you have been affected by a recent disaster in Victoria, such as the storms or severe weather, this page has information about how to get help in your area. Common issues include tenancy, insurance, property damage and parenting arrangements.
You can also get free information and advice by calling Disaster Legal Help Victoria on 1800 113 432, weekdays 8 am to 6 pm.
We also have legal information on our website, including how to make an insurance claim after a flood or a storm and your rights in a fire emergency.
Victorian storms and severe weather – August and September 2024
Local legal assistance services
Your local legal service will depend on where you live. Below is a list of local legal centres in some of the areas impacted by the recent storms. You can also visit the Federation of Community Legal Centres to find your closest community legal centre.
Gippsland Community Legal Service
If you live in Morwell, Warragul or Gippsland and have been impacted by the storms, you can request advice or support via the Gippsland Community Legal Service website or call the service on on 1800 004 402, weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm.
Eastern Community Legal Centre
If you live in the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah or Knox and have been impacted by the storms, you can call the Eastern Community Legal Centre on 1300 325 200, weekdays 9 am to 5 pm.
Victoria Legal Aid
You can also call one of the regional Victoria Legal Aid offices weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Contact:
- for those in in Warragul, Morwell and around Gippsland, call the Morwell office on (03) 5126 6444
- for those in the south west region, call the Warrnambool office on (03) 5559 7222.
Alternatively, you can find your closest community legal centre.
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