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The Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF) has announced a second stage of housing support to help survivors of the 2009 bushfires find permanent accommodation.
Households may be eligible for up to $50,000 to finalise the rebuilding of their homes, purchase a new home, secure a long-term lease, move into an aged-care facility, or find other permanent accommodation.
Three housing associations will manage the new Gift, working with the Department of Human Services, the Rebuilding Advisory Service and other agencies and service providers to help applicants find the most suitable accommodation for their circumstances.
With the aid of the housing associations, approved households will complete a Housing Plan which will detail their pathway, step by step, to permanent accommodation.
Eligible applicants will have access to a range of support services – including financial or other counselling – to help them through the process.
Applications for VBAF Housing Support Gift – Stages One and Two close on 1 April 2012.
More information and an application form can be found on the VBAF website at www.dhs.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal or by phoning the VBAF hotline on 1800 180 213.
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