Disasters and emergencies
Whether it’s bushfires, floods, cyclones or prolonged drought, we understand that disasters have a devastating impact on communities and individuals.
We realise that in the aftermath of a disaster, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of what needs to be done. You don’t have to take that journey alone. The Salvation Army is available to provide advice and clarity, to make sense of what the next steps are and help you regain some control over the situation. We are here to support you for as long as it takes to recover.

How to access 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery support
Working with state and local government, we offer a range of services and assistance measures to help people and communities across all states who have been impacted by the Black Summer Bushfires of 2019/2020 – including financial assistance, emotional support and referrals.
If you have been affected by the 2019/20 Bushfires and are in need of assistance, please complete the form click here or call 1300 662 217.
If you are in a life-threatening situation, please call 000 immediately.
Your donation in action
Your donation goes directly to supporting people affected by the disaster.
The Salvation Army disaster assistance provides support in different stages of disaster and emergencies. We provide emergency response during the crisis and in the immediate aftermath. Meals and refreshments, care packs, bedding, referrals, counselling and financial assistance are just some of the ways we help.
In later stages we conduct initial assessment and provision of emergency funds for those who have been severely impacted by the disaster. For example, damage to, or loss of, homes and livelihoods.
For more information on how we provide help and support during disasters and emergencies please see our FAQ page.
News and Stories
February 2011 - Cyclone Yasi 10/02/2011
10 February 2011
Salvation Army emergency services teams responded immediately in the aftermath of tropical cyclone Yasi which lashed the far northeast coast...
Read more2011 Queensland Floods - Update 30/1/2011
30 January 2011
As part of The Salvation Army Flood Relief response, The Salvation Army are now preparing to invite people whose homes have been affected by...
Read more2011 Queensland Flood Update - 02/01/2011
2 January 2011
Salvation Army emergency services personnel have been working around the clock for a number of days in their relief effort to help thousands...
Read moreThe Salvation Army helps bring some Christmas cheer
26 November 2010
In December 2009, The Salvation Army delivered a Christmas gift initiative to people whose homes were lost or severely damaged in the Black ...
Read moreCentre providing support for the long term
26 September 2009
Whittlesea has been at the epicentre of the bushfire response since it became an emergency services staging ground on 7 February 2009....
Read moreVolunteers assist with rebuilding fences
26 June 2009
The Samaritan’s Purse fencing trailers, sponsored by the Salvation Army, continue to assist property owners rebuild fences destroyed by the ...
Read moreSeymour team keeps on truckin'
26 June 2009
Since opening in the week following the February bushfires, The Salvation Armys Seymour warehouse has been the coordination point for much o...
Read moreOn The Scene 2007 Tsunami Report
15 March 2007
Read The Salvation Armys 2007 report on the ongoing work in regions affected by the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami....
Read moreOn The Scene 2006 Tsunami Report
15 March 2006
Read The Salvation Armys 2006 report on the ongoing work in regions affected by the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami....
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