Recovery
Recovery
Recovery Services
Recovery services
Access to ongoing recovery services.
The South Australian Flood Recovery Mental Health Support Program is jointly funded by the Federal and South Australian Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The program will be delivered in partnership with:
Mind Australia
Providing support services across Loxton, Waikerie, Renmark, Paringa, and surrounding areas.
For more information: Chaffey Community Centre, 86 Nineteenth Street, Renmark SA.
Referrals / access to service by phone call to Mind Connect on 1300 286 463.
Skylight Mental Health
Supporting communities within a one-hour radius of Berri and Murray Bridge, including Swan Reach, Mannum, and Tailem Bend.
For more information: Regional Office: 3/1a McHenry St. Murray Bridge General enquiry: crt@skylight.org.au
Referrals / access to service by phone 0427 481 580, email or drop in.
Relationships Australia SA
Focusing on supporting multicultural communities in the Riverland region and offering workforce development to build cultural competency of local service providers.
For more information: 9 Kay Avenue, Berri SA (Regional office).
Referrals via email to askpeace@rasa.org.au or by calling 8245 8100.
Uniting Communities
Providing targeted support for Aboriginal communities, particularly in Berri, Gerard, Renmark, and Barmera, with a strong focus on wellbeing, healing, and community connection.
For more information: 22 Crawford Terrace, Berri SA.
Referrals / access to service by calling 0439 182 019 (Berri).
iREACH Rural Health
Providing support services including community activities across the Murraylands including Murray Bridge, Swan Reach, Blanchetown, Walker Flat, Mannum.
For more information: Level 1, 55 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge.
Referrals / access to service by drop in or phone call to (08) 8531 1303.
Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland
Focusing on supporting communities in the Riverland and Murraylands and offering support including one on one support and mental health and resilience workshops and training.
Referrals / access to service by phone call to 0400 781 390.
Key South Australian Mental Health Flood Support Program activities will include:
- Aboriginal Community Connect Wellbeing Project: Community activities focused on cultural learning, healing, resilience building, and caring for country in partnership with Gerard Council
- Community Events and Wellbeing Groups
- Therapeutic Supports and Psychoeducation
- Resilience and Capacity Building
Services will encompass group and individualised support delivered through face-to-face, telehealth, and mobile outreach services.
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Clean up assistance
For information on the River Murray Flood Clean Up Program please visit the Green Industries SA website.
Protecting Aboriginal heritage
Some of the most significant Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia are located along the River Murray.
If you discover something you believe might be an Aboriginal site, object or ancestral remains, do not touch or disturb them.
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Closure of River Murray Flood Recovery Centres
The Recovery Centres in Berri, Mannum and Murray Bridge closed in late 2023 and into early 2024.
There are several community supports available to assist you in your recovery journey.
Help is available for a range of areas including community matters, health, legal issues and business support.
Available supports
Listed below are agencies that may be able to assist.
ac.care can provide emergency relief, crisis accommodation and financial counselling.
ac.care have offices in Berri and Murray Bridge.
The Salvation Army provide a range of services and ongoing support, including financial counselling.
Australian Red Cross work with the local community leaders and local agencies to build the capacity to recover from emergencies.
Murray Mallee Community Health Service
(08) 8535 6800
9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Rural and Remote Mental Health Service
Operates 24/7 and can refer on to local mental health services.
13 14 65
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – Murray Bridge
Provides mental health services to children and young people up to 18 years.
(08) 8531 3901
4/2 Sturt Reserve Road, Murray Bridge
Lifeline Australia
24/7 telephone crisis support service in Australia
13 11 14
Support for eligible impacted farmers and small business owners to develop and implement plans to recover from financial hardship.
1800 836 211
Assistance with planning and development applications
1800 752 664
Contact the Department of Primary Industries and Regions Recovery Hotline
1800 931 314
When a flood happens in a community, it can be highly distressing for many people but there is a lot that family, friends, volunteers and community members can do to help those affected.
The Australian Psychological Society has developed an information sheet that outlines some useful skills that will help with disaster recovery.
Recovery
https://www.recovery.sa.gov.au/past-recovery-events/river-murray-flood/recovery
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