Disaster Recovery

Community Services

Samaritans provides disaster recovery support in Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Central Coast and Mid North Coast regions of NSW.

Samaritans is one of a number of government and non-government organisations working together to provide an effective and coordinated response when major emergencies occur.

Samaritans Disaster Recovery service, in partnership with the Anglican community, offers:

• Assistance in caring for individuals and communities affected by major emergencies
• Training to heighten the understanding of emergency management and disaster recovery

Local groups of trained volunteers – Samaritans Disaster Recovery Teams – play a vital role in delivering practical care and assistance to those affected by disasters.

We are currently recruiting volunteers!
Click here to register your interest

Watch the video below for an overview of what happens in a Disaster Recovery Centre.

The production above has been funded by the New South Wales and Commonwealth Governments through the National Partnership Agreement for Natural Disaster Resilience, and produced by ADRA Australia in association with NSW Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network, Anglicare, The Salvation Army Emergency Services and Australian Red Cross.