The Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart MP has encouraged flood-affected residents to visit the Recovery Assistance Point (RAP) in Thirroul to access NSW Government and local government services, community organisations and welfare assistance.

The pop-up Recovery Assistance Point (RAPs) which opens on Thursday April 11, provides access to important support services for disaster-affected individuals, families, farmers and business owners to begin the clean-up and recovery process.

Attendees can access mental health first aid and meet with a range of not-for-profits, and Government and community organisations, including:

• Service NSW, including Business Concierges

• NSW Reconstruction Authority

• Salvation Army

• Insurance Council of Australia

• Telephone interpreting services

The RAP is located at Thirroul District Community Centre & Library, 352-358 Lawrence Hargrave Drive during the following hours:

• Thursday - 12-7pm

• Friday - 10am-4pm

• Saturday - 9am-1pm

Anyone not able to attend can contact Service NSW for remote assistance, with Customer Care specialists available on the phone via 13 77 88.

Donations can be made through the NSW Government’s Official Donation Management Channel.

Quotes attributable to Maryanne Stuart MP, Member for Heathcote:

“This community has been through a lot in the last few days. We have seen people’s homes and treasured possessions destroyed.”

”If you’ve been affected, please come forward and get the help that you need. These resources are here to help you.”

“Thank you to everyone in the community who has come forward to help their neighbours and friends in their time of need. We will get through this together.”