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title: "Recovery, housing & legal help"
description: "NSW services to help after a disaster or emergency."
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## Start with recovery support

**Service NSW — emergencies and natural disasters**

NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026

Phone: [13 77 88](tel:137788)

Disaster preparation/recovery information, personalised support pathways, relief/grants information and replacement-document help; includes support-hub information.

**Hours:** Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm Sydney time

**Important:** In an emergency, call 000; for flood/storm/tsunami assistance, call NSW SES 132 500.

[Open official resource — Service NSW — emergencies and natural disasters](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/emergencies-and-natural-disasters)

Grants, eligibility and application windows vary by declared event, location and circumstances. This directory does not promise funding or list amounts that may expire. Use current Service NSW advice.

## Accommodation and housing

**Temporary and emergency housing / Link2Home**

NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026

Phone: [1800 152 152 — Link2Home](tel:1800152152)

Link2Home helps people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. For disaster accommodation pathways, contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 or a recovery centre.

**Hours:** Link2Home: 24/7

[Open official resource — Temporary and emergency housing / Link2Home](https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery/temporary-housing)

An evacuation centre is not the same as a recovery centre or temporary housing. For immediate evacuation information, open [current official warning and centre links](/warnings).

## Legal support after a disaster

**Legal Aid NSW — Disaster Response Legal Service**

NSW · Reviewed 14 Oct 2026

Phone: [1800 801 529](tel:1800801529)

Free legal help after bushfire, storm or flood: insurance claims/disputes, tenancy/housing, disaster grants, financial hardship, Centrelink, work rights and documents.

**Hours:** Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

[Open official resource — Legal Aid NSW — Disaster Response Legal Service](https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/my-problem-is-about/disasters/disaster-response-legal-service)

Keep relevant documents where safe to do so and seek advice suited to your circumstances. This directory does not provide legal advice.

## Emotional support

Recovery can be difficult long after the immediate danger has passed. [Crisis and mental-health support](/crisis-support) is available alongside practical assistance.