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Community outreach support coming to Delamere and Cape Jervis
If you’ve been impacted by the recent Deep Creek Bushfire — or know someone who has — you’re not alone.
This week, local services will be visiting Delamere and Cape Jervis to provide free, in-person support for people affected by the fires. Services will include legal information, wellbeing support and recovery assistance.
No appointments are required.
Outreach locations and times
Delamere
* Tuesday 17 February 2026
* 10 am to 3 pm
Cape Jervis
* Thursday 19 February 2026
* 2 pm to 6 pm
What support will be available?
Services on the day include:
- Free drop-in legal information, including help with:
- understanding insurance policies
- preparing and lodging claims
- fence line and neighbour repair responsibilities
- replacing lost legal documents
- contacting authorities and accessing services such as Centrelink
- Wellbeing support
- Access to immediate needs assistance and recovery pathways
- A place to connect over a coffee
Additional services may also be available on the day.
Ongoing support and community resources
A list of available services has been compiled for community information and will be updated as new support becomes available.
You can view the list at Community Resources | Yankalilla District Council
Representatives from the District Council of Yankalilla and State-led agencies are continuing to map out the community recovery plan and clarify responsibilities for addressing the gaps our affected residents are experiencing.
Prefer an appointment?
Outreach appointments can also be made to meet on Fridays at the Yankalilla Library by calling 1300 850 650.
Everyone is welcome
If you, a neighbour, or someone you know may benefit from any of these services, please come along.