Updated 16 January 2026 with additional resources and assistance available (Originally issued 14 January 2026)

During major disasters, VFBV collates relevant recovery information and emergency grant information to assist members who may be personally impacted by the emergency. As fires and blacking out operations continue across Victoria, VFBV recognises these bushfires are having a significant impact on many CFA Volunteers, their families and communities.

There are numerous supports available to members, residents, farmers, businesses, individuals and communities, but navigating these can be a time consuming and sometimes frustrating exercise with information hard to find and spread across multiple sources.

Available from the attachment link at the bottom of this page is a Fact Sheet on current resources and assistance available to impacted members in relation to the 2025/26 bushfires.

While most of this information is available from various sources online, the people impacted the worst are often in areas with no power, internet or mobile phone reception due to the emergency. The Fact Sheet can be printed and handed to someone who may be in need of assistance. Printed copies may also be requested from the VFBV office via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (03) 9886 1141

In our experience, people experiencing hardship are often overwhelmed and do not have time to search, find and navigate the various assistance that is available. Our Fact Sheets try to put all relevant resources into a single document that can either be viewed electronically – or - be printed out and handed to someone who can then assess what they need most.

As with previous Fact Sheets of this nature, the information is rapidly changing, and we will update and collate as fresh information becomes available.  We have linked to resources where possible, so updated information can be referred to later if changed.

We will continue to monitor and update as appropriate, and if you are aware of additional information or assistance if you could please make your local VFBV Support Officer aware so we can update as appropriate.