Disaster relief in general practice

Disaster relief in general practice

Natural disasters and other emergencies impact general practices in different ways.

Services Australia provides support to individuals and businesses who have been affected by natural disasters, including general practices and their staff. This may include personal financial support, accommodation, food and business support. 

During national health emergencies, including some natural disasters and emergencies causing mass casualties such as floods, the National Incident Centre (NIC) may be activated by the Chief Medical Officer. The NIC coordinates responses between the federal and state health departments, provides updates on health information and can distribute personal protective equipment held in the National Medical Stockpile.

State/territory disaster management

For state/territory health information and updates following a natural disaster or other emergency, visit your state or territory’s health department website:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

For general updates and advice on disaster management in your state/territory, visit your local website:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

Each state / territory rural workforce agency may also provide updates during emergencies:

• NSW Rural Doctors Network
• Rural Workforce Agency NT
• Health Workforce Queensland
• Rural Doctors Workforce Agency South Australia
• HR Plus Tasmania
• Rural Workforce Agency Victoria
• Rural Health West