WOULD half a million dollars make you feel better?
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Sounds like a silly question - of course it would improve your outlook - but that's the plan for the communities of Kempsey and Nambucca.
Those neighbouring populations are set to benefit from funding dedicated to delivering projects and community grants programs via the Commonwealth and NSW Government's Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF).
The fund provides more than $25 million to promote community well-being, and disaster resilience in impacted areas.
Local MPs Melinda Pavey (State) and Pat Conaghan (Federal) have announced that Nambucca Valley Council and Kempsey Shire Council will receive a payment of $250,000 each to provide a community grants program to support local activities and events, and facilitate delivery of community workshops to enhance well-being.
Ms Pavey said the outcomes of this work would ensure the community had improved capacity and capability to respond to future disasters.
"We are committed to supporting communities on the long road to recovery after last season's unprecedented bushfires. We know that when it comes to these types of projects locals know best, so we are empowering local communities to make best use of this funding," Ms Pavey said.
Mr Conaghan said he was pleased to see the additional dollars roll to Kempsey and Nambucca.
"Councils across Cowper are delivering some practical projects to support their communities in their continued recovery from the Black Summer Bushfires," he said.
"Bushfire support provided direct to councils to date include $12,894,667 for Kempsey Shire Council; $5,161,667 for Nambucca Valley Council; and $1,370,000 for Bellingen Shire Council.
"I'd also like to take this opportunity to remind residents, businesses and producers who were affected by bushfire that most grant opportunities/concessional loans close to applications this Tuesday, December 15.
"Don't self-assess; if you're unsure of what you might be eligible for contact the National Bushfire Recovery Agency or Resilience NSW."
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the latest grants focus on locally-led recovery and are an example of the continued financial assistance provided by the NSW Government.
"The $250,000 will enable the the local council to work with their community members on social recovery activities and locally-led initiatives to help communities recover," Mr Barilaro said.
"The NSW Government remains committed to supporting everyone who has been impacted by bushfires. If anyone has any questions about eligibility or requires support they are encouraged to contact the bushfire customer care line on 137-788, or visit the Service NSW website at www.service.nsw.gov.au.
