The former Fire Recovery Unit (FRU) was established on 1 July 2011 following the closure of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority.
Information developed by the FRU, including services and key contacts relating to the 2009 Victorian bushfires, are retained here, on the Regional Development Victoria website.
Fire Recovery Unit Reports and Legacy Documents
These documents do not include information about current or past emergency events that are not related to the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
Quick Reference Guide - Services and Support for People affected by the 2009 bushfires - June 2017 (PDF 349.86 KB)
Quick Reference Guide - Services and Support for People affected by the 2009 bushfires - June 2017 (DOCX 608.83 KB)
Victorian Bushfire Recovery three year report (PDF 1650.53 KB)
Victorian Bushfire Recovery three year report (DOC 180.5 KB)
Victorian Bushfire Recovery four year update (PDF 877.63 KB)
Victorian Bushfire Recovery four year update (DOC 2522.5 KB)
Victorian Bushfire Recovery five year report (PDF 618.6 KB)
Victorian Bushfire Recovery five year report (DOC 103 KB)
Fire Recovery Unit 2012 Housing Survey (PDF 308.07 KB)
Fire Recovery Unit 2012 Housing Survey (DOC 1928.5 KB)
Current emergencies
If you require information about a current emergency you should visit the VicEmergency website or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Emergency support services
These services are available for 24/7 support:
- Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade
Phone 000 - Lifeline
Phone 131 114 - SuicideLine
Phone 1300 651 251