Managing emergencies and disasters in general practice
Module 3 - Recovery
Depending on your unique situation, you may need to consider putting a stop to all outgoing automatic payments. If there is little or no money flowing into your practice, you will need to have full control and awareness of any money flowing out.
You may need to reevaluate your finances to accommodate changes such as team member arrangements and utility use. Get in touch with a financial expert to discuss your situation and determine your needs.
Tip: Business interruption insurance helps business to keep running should their property become damaged during a disaster. Consider if this type of insurance may be helpful for you and your team.
State and federal financial supports are available for people affected by the flooding events and other natural disasters. Visit the or the Department of Home Affairs’ websites for information on the financial assistance available in your area.
See ‘Recovery services’ to find a list of state and territory support services for people to utilise following an event. Some of these services include financial aid.
Many financial institutions (i.e., banks, lenders) have financial assistance programs available for people and businesses affected by disasters. Contact your financial institution to find out about available supports and assistance programs.
In some events and dependent on government funding, PHNs may have disaster recovery grants to support community recovery and reconnection.
to see if funding is available in your area or visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
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