community.nsw.gov.au/parents_carers_and_families/disaster_recovery.html
Community Services disaster recovery services, including information about disaster recovery centres and community partners.
ncca.org.au/cws/emergencies
Christian World Service (CWS), as part of the National Council of Churches in Australia, works with partner churches throughout the world to bring relief and support during disasters. Information about CWS emergency appeals is available here.
act-intl.org/act_working.html
Action by Churches Together/ACT International is a global alliance of churches and their related relief agencies working to save lives and support communities during emergencies.
nat.uca.org.au/agencies/disaster_relief.htm
The Disaster Relief Fund of the Uniting Church in Australia was established by the Assembly of the Uniting Church in order to assist in the recovery of disaster-affected individuals and communities.
unifamcounselling.org
UnitingCare Unifam Counselling and Mediation — New South Wales based Uniting Church counselling services.
abc.net.au/water/drought/
The ABC’s drought support site, featuring news, interviews, resources, and podcasts from the Bush Telegraph and Country Hour programs.
affa.gov.au
The Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — information about Australian Government drought assistance, news bulletins, facts sheets, maps, and more.
dpi.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of Primary Industries, featuring articles about managing drought, drought recovery, coming events including farm family gatherings, news, and information about financial assistance.
DisasterRelief.org
Daily news site providing information about disasters world-wide. IBM and CNN both provided funding for this American Red Cross site.
emergency.nsw.gov.au
Emergency NSW
ema.gov.au
Emergency Management Australia — recovery resources. Outlines the range of recovery support offered in emergencies by Australian Commonwealth Government.
disasternews.net
Gives news of current world disasters. Also lists international disaster response organisations.
nswfarmers.org.au
NSW Farmers Association — news, information and support for farmers.
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