The funding will support each council to boost their community recovery officer and recovery hub programs until June 2028.
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the government would continue to stand with communities in Murrindindi and Strathbogie as they recovered.
“We know recovery can be a long and difficult journey, and this funding is about making it easier for people to get the help they need, when and where they need it,” Ms McBain said.
Community recovery officers work with councils to identify local needs, delivered tailored recovery programs and connect residents with the support they need.
Recovery hubs provide a local one-stop shop for information, advice, trauma-informed support and recovery programs.
Victorian Emergency Services Minister Paul Edbrooke said recovery worked best when it was led by locals and informed by community.
“That’s why we’re uplifting local councils to best support recovery in their own communities,” Mr Edbrooke said.
“We’ll continue standing alongside bushfire-affected Victorians, backing them with the support they need every step of the way.”
Victorian Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah said the funding would support these local councils to rebuild.
“This community has experienced the compounding effects of natural disasters, from fire and floods to the economic pressures of fuel and fertiliser access,” Ms Ananda-Rajah said.
“This funding will help the Murrindindi and Strathbogie shire councils with their recovery efforts and enable them to rebuild their communities.”
