6.20 Role of Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services is responsible for the following Relief and Recovery activities:
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Coordinate recovery planning and management at state and regional levels;
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Coordinate all aspects of recovery, including state/commonwealth departments, local government, non-government organisations and agencies;
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The Department of Human Services coordinates the recovery activities across the social, economic, natural and built environments.
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Coordinate provision of personal support (psychological first aid) at incident sites and across the community.
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Provide community information and facilitate community redevelopment programs.
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Support Councils and community recovery committees in recovery planning and managing recovery activities.
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Provide advice, information and assistance to affected individuals, communities, funded agencies and municipal councils.
6.19 Replacement of essential water taken during fire fighting
6.21 Sharing of Personal Information