Deep Creek Fire: community resources and recovery support
Please note this page will be updated as service become available.
The Deep Creek fire has had a significant impact on our community. We acknowledge the distress and disruption this event has caused for residents, property owners, visitors, primary producers and local businesses.
The District Council of Yankalilla is working closely with emergency services, state agencies and community partners to:
- support affected residents
- coordinate recovery information
- advocate for services and assistance in our region
- monitor ongoing impacts on Council services and infrastructure
This page brings together trusted information, support services and recovery resources in one place. We will update this section as new services and assistance become available.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact Council on (08) 8558 0200 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
- Frequently asked questions
- Upcoming support service: Community pop-ups and events
- Support and Contacts
Bushfire Recovery Working Bees
Registrations have now closed to request assistance on your property however we are still seeking volunteer to help during
working bees assisting bush fire affected residents with repairs.
Working bees will be neighbours helping neighbours acting as volunteers under the Parawa Ag Bureau organisation, supported by LandscapesSA.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions regarding bushfire recovery can be downloaded via this link FAQ Bushfire recovery
Upcoming support service: community pop-ups and events
Connecting with People - Emotional Resilience - Yankalilla
Location: Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Second Valley
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Time: 6:00pm-9.00pm
Feeling stressed or concerned about what’s happening in our coastal communities? This free, evidence-based training provides practical strategies to strengthen emotional wellbeing, cope with stress, and support others with compassion. Designed for everyday life, the training equips participants with tools to build resilience, reduce stigma, and foster care across communities. Free training - building your skills and confidence to support community resilience. Book using this link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1988453750696
Support and Contacts
Emotional wellbeing and mental health
Mental Health Resources in the Fleurieu
UnitingSA - Offer free and confidential mental health support for people living in drought affected regions or for those living through an emergency. The drought support program has been extended to support those bushfire affected. Please call Kate 0417 048 958 or view the flyer using this link Drought-recovery-program-flyer.pdf
Medicare Mental Health helps people access mental health and wellbeing resources. Free call 1800 595 212 to be connected to trained mental health professional.
Mental Health Emergency Triage Service - 131 465, 24hours - for advice on what to do or where to go
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 for immediate mental health support.
Disaster recovery resources
For information on managing your land after a bushfire, please refer to the resources available from the Landscape SA Hills and Fleurieu on their website. Topics include managing burnt ground, keeping burnt trees, controlling weeds and replacing vegetation. The page can be accessed using this link Nangkita/Tooperang and Deep Creek bushfire recovery
Bushfire Recovery Grants for fire-affected landholders are now open through Landscape SA to find out more please use this link 2026 Deep Creek and Tooperang/Nangkita fire recovery grants - up to $5,000 - Landscape Boards South Australia
Disaster relief Australia was offering some support, unfortunately they have gone into receivership and all projects have ceased.
The Australian Red Cross Recovery Basics: Looking after yourself during and after disasters booklet describes the stressors of living or working through a disaster, why we feel and react in certain ways and how to look after ourselves and support others.
Preparing for Emergencies Get Prepared App www.redcross.org.au/getprepared
Aerial Firefighting Products Factsheet
Live stock and Landcare
Bushfire recovery… | Landscape South Australia - Hills & Fleurieu
South Australian Emergency Veterinary Management (SAVEM) 0477 055 233 for immediate animal welfare assistance after a fire.
Contact your local veterinarian or call the PIRSA Agriculture and Livestock Hotline on 1800 255 556 for advice or assistance with treating injured livestock.
Environmental Protection Authority 8204 2004 for advice on disposing of animal carcasses and other forms of waste after a fire.
Need for Feed to apply for emergency assistance with fodder following fire, flood, and drought emergencies. (Need for Feed Australia is a Lions International Project).
Pet Emergencies in Adelaide | RSPCA South Australia How to keep your animals safe during emergencies and disaster
Injured Native Animals
SAVEM is leading the wildlife response on the Deep Creek fireground, having been authorised by PIRSA and the CFS.
If you come across injured wildlife or stray pets affected by the Deep Creek bushfire, please contact SA Veterinary Emergency Management (SAVEM) for assistance:
- Call 0477 055 233
- Email info@savem.org.au
For bushfire-related advice on caring for stock, visit pir.sa.gov.au/bushfires.
24/7 hotline: 0435 056 252 Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue Ltd
Wildlife Welfare Organisation (SA) Inc. 0434 114 628 (available 24/7)
SA Fire Animal Reunite 0424 692 706
Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc 08 7120 6610
Fauna Rescue SA 08 8289 0896
Broek Wing Raptor Rescue 0417 819 698
Waste Management
The Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Extended opening hours at the Yankalilla depot to assist with residents to reduce bushfire fuel loads
Environmental Protection Authority 8204 2004 for advice on the disposal of chemicals and asbestos after a fire.
See the Australian Government’s Fire-damaged asbestos factsheet for information on asbestos disposal after fire. In smaller-scale fires, the property owner is responsible for arranging assessment and clean-up. If your property is insured, contact your insurer to check whether your policy covers the clean-up of asbestos-contaminated debris.
See the Australian Government’s Fire-damaged asbestos factsheet for information on asbestos disposal after fire. In smaller-scale fires, the property owner is responsible for arranging assessment and clean-up. If your property is insured, contact your insurer to check whether your policy covers the clean-up of asbestos-contaminated debris.
Green Industries SA (GISA) has been the functional lead for disaster waste management under the State Emergency Management Plan, providing critical support for planning and undertaking the safe clean-up of waste arising from a disaster. The Deep Creek Bushfire did not activate the State Emergency management plan to provide support as detailed in the Disaster Waste Management Guidelines (2026)
Chemicals
Chem Clear hotline 1800 008 182
ChemClear – Australian Farm Waste Portal
Register online or call 1800 008 182 before the 31 March 2026 deadline.
Legal
Legal Services in the Fleurieu
Southern Community Justice 1300 850 650 providing outreach appointments at the Yankalilla Library by appointment.
Southern Community Justic Centre is the Community Legal Centre that services the Southern Adelaide area, including the Fleurieu Peninsula. They provide a holistic wrap around service, including free legal advice around understanding insurance policies, post emergency legal advice, ongoing legal assistance (subject to eligibility criteria), legal education, and non-legal support services (i.e. safety planning, support letters, etc.). Visit their website here: www.communityjusticesa.org.au.
Business Recovery
- Family and Business (FaB) Mentors, this mentor service can help regional SA businesses and primary producers during difficult times.
- Phone: 1800 931 314 website: Family and Business (FaB) Mentors | business.gov.au Email: PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au
Business assistance for disasters and emergencies | business.gov.au
Office for Small and Family Business SA offers resources for businesses to help with recovery.
PIRSA’s Recovery Hotline 1800 931 314 provides help with funding applications, discussing your situation, and finding the support you need.
Rural Business Support provides information, financial counselling and grants to farmers and rural businesses, including grants to support disaster relief. For more information, contact RBS at 1800 836 211.
Rural Aid supports primary producers who have experienced disaster with financial assistance, mental health and counselling and fodder. For more information, contact Rural Aid on 1300 327 624.
Farm Angels provides financial assistance, food hampers, care packs, and mental wellbeing support to primary producers impacted by natural disaster. For more information, contact Farm Angels on 1300 196 488.
Housing and Accommodation
If you have been temporarily displaced from your home due to fire warnings or road closures, please contact Council to be connected to appropriate services or locally donated housing support. Council can be contacted Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm on 8558 0200.
Homelessness Connect 1800 003308
Emergency food support
Emergency Support in the Fleurieu Food banks and services available on the broader Fleurieu
5CY Community pantry Duty phone 0492 818 615
Health
Southern Fleurieu Family Practice Buk bill medical Centre SFFP
Victor Harbor Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Care for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuries 7 day, 8am - 6pm Victor Harbor | Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Health Direct 1800 022 222- speak to a registered nurse for health advice and info
Women’s Health Statewide 1300 882 880 – speak to a registered nurse or midwife
Men’s Health Line 1300 78 9987 mensline.org.au – free 24/7 phone and online counselling
Emergency assistance
The Haven Goolwa - Women’s Information Service Call 0499 407 237
goolwahaven@alexandrina.sa.gov.au 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday Goolwa Library, 11 Cadell Street, Goolwa www.wis.sa.gov.au. Free and confidential service providing information and referrals to women in the Fleurieu. Regular social group gatherings, financial counselling, assistance to access no interest loans, Federal Circuit and Family Court support in Adelaide, assistance to access Ombudsman SA and a volunteer program etc.
ASK IZZY online platform to find nearby support services https://askizzy.org.au includes housing, food, everyday things, DV, Health, Centrelink, Financial Help, etc.
Anglicare Emergency Assistance - 1800 748 149 Food, Utilities, Scripts Christies Beach
Vinnies Assistance Line - 1300 729 202 Monday to Friday 9am -1pm
Redcross Telecross REDi Service - 1300 885 698 Register for free regular or daily call checking in on the welfare of vulnerable South Australians in response to extreme weather events.
Financial Support
Insurance: Contact your insurer or broker directly or contact the Insurance Council of Australia if details are unknown or lost.
Rural Financial Counselling Services - 1800 836 211
Financial Counselling Uniting Communities - 8202 5010
Anglicare Financial Counselling - 1800 759 707 Phone Appointments Available
Affordable SA - 1800 025 539 Monday to Thursday 9:30am - 8pm, Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm
Mental Health Support
Find mental health help now | SA Health
CONNECTcare (Summit Health) 8406 7715 telehealth, GP referral-based ‘no cost’ mental health treatment on Fleurieu.
Skylight 8378 4100 Support for people living with mental illness
Standby Support After Suicide 1300 727 247 for 24/7 service or 0437 752 458 during business hours for Support after suicide and for anyone affected by suicide
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 telephone counselling 24/7service www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Rural and Remote Mental Health (SA Health) 24/7 131 465
Partners in Recovery 8307 2800 Support for people with mental illness to re-engage with services
Beyond Blue 24/7 1300 224 636 Support for depression
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS) 1800 013 755, 365 days 5pm-11:30pm
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 Advice, therapy & support for men with families & relationship concerns.
QLife 1800 184 527 online chat or phone counselling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & intersex people.
Open Arms 1800 011 527 Phone & online counselling for veterans and their families.
Online Digital Mental Health resources can be found at Head to Health www.headtohealth.gov.au
Homelessness
Toward Home Access Line - 1800 809 273 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday provides support and services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Housing SA - 8207 0211/131 299
Homelessness Connect SA - 1800 003 308 short term accommodation support during lockdowns and for homelessness support outside of business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Carers
Uniting Care Wesley Bowden - 8245 7196 Support for Carers 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
The Carer Gateway – 1800 422 737 Emotional and practical services and support for carers www.carergateway.gov.au/
Young Carers - Southern Fleurieu & Kanagroo Island - Young Carer Services – Carers SA
Children & Families
Fleurieu Families - Support for families with children 0-18. Staff can provide practical and confidential support for families experiencing tough times. Contact: City of Victor Harbor 8551 0500
Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800, 24hours
Niggle App www.kidshelpline.com.au/forms/niggle-app-support Contact us Form | Kids Helpline Track your wellbeing, hear from other young people, self-help toolkit for all things related to mental, social and emotional wellbeing. Free, 24hour ages 5-25.
Parents Helpline - 1300 364 100, 24hours
Head Space - 8391 0123 Youth Mental Health, Victor Harbor
Family Mental Health Services - 8202 5200 for children and their families
Uniting Communities - 1800 615 677 Counselling and support for families, young people, disabilities, older people, legal services, homelessness, financial and DV support etc. Outreach in Victor Harbor.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Connect (CAMHS) 1300 222 647 available 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Provides acute or urgent mental health support for children and young people
Anglicare SA - 8186 8900 Communities for Children Christies Beach. A wide range of counselling and support services for children and families.
Early Years SA App Early Years SA app * SA Dental Department for Education trusted information about child health, learning, development and wellbeing from birth to 5years.
Crisis Care 131 611 - Statewide social work service for child protection in crisis situations.
Child Abuse Report Line - 131478 24hours
NDIS Support
For children under 9 years of age contact Kudos Services 1800 931 190 kudos@ndis.gov.au
For children 9 years and older contact Mission Australia. Contact: 1800 931 543 lac.missionaustralia.victorharbor@ndis.gov.au
Domestic Violence Support
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme SAPOL - Domestic Violence Disclosure (police.sa.gov.au) Are you concerned for your safety in your relationship? This is an early intervention prevention and not an emergency response. In an emergency call 000
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800respect.org.au 24hour online and telephone service offering counselling to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1800 800 098 - 24hour service for women experiencing domestic violence in South Australia providing information, counselling and safe accommodation options www.womenssafetyservices.com.au
JUNCTION AUSTRALIA Domestic Violence Support 1300 694 961 or (08) 8555 0817 fdvs@junctionaustralia.org.au
Yarrow Place Rape & Sexual Assault Service 1800 817 421 provides 24-hour crisis response, counselling & services to both women & men
Culturally Specific Services
THRRILI – 139276/1800 805 801 For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Practical and emotional support to families impacted by loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents.) 24hours
ASKPEACE - 8245 8110 Multicultural services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri
Social Links
Friend Line visit www.friendline.org.au to register your phone number to receive a call a few times a week for a friendly conversation.