Natural disasters and the process of recovery can take a toll on your mental and physical health. It’s vital people seek support and look after their own and their loved ones' wellbeing.
For information on emotional and trauma support after floods visit nsw.gov.au/floods
There are services ready to help you.
Recovery Support Services are here to help people who have been affected by the floods by providing personalised, free, and long-term support. They provide:
Download the NSW Reconstruction Authority Flood Recovery in Ballina factsheet for more information about support services.
Healthy North Coast provides a range of information about being prepared, responding to and recovering from disasters and other emergencies. Their website includes links to services available in the Northern Rivers.
Rural Adversity Mental Health has some useful fact sheets around adversity and disasters. They have local staff in the Northern Rivers available to talk to.
Rural Aid Counselling ph 1300 175 594 website ruralaid.org.au/counsellors
Check in here for flood recovery updates and resources
The General Manager
Ballina Shire Council
PO Box 450
Ballina NSW 2478
40 Cherry Street
Ballina NSW 2478
Opening Hours
8:15am - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday
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