The bushfires in Australia have been nothing short of devastating. Every time we turn on the evening news or scroll through social media, we are shown images and videos of the destruction these fires have caused. As of the 8th of January, over 6 million hectares of land have been burned, 23 people have lost their lives and over 2000 homes have been lost.

In response to the destruction and displacement that these fires have caused, the following creditors, as of the 8th January 2020, have responded with national disaster relief measures:

- ANZ

- NAB

- Commonwealth Bank

- Beyond Bank

- Bendigo Bank

- Latitude Finance

- Telstra

- Optus

- Simply Energy

- Energy Australia

If you have been directly impacted by the bushfires and you are a customer of any of the above creditors, contact them directly to discuss what assistance is available.

The ATO and Centrelink are also providing assistance for people directly affected by the bushfires.