The Victorian Government is supporting primary producers and small businesses across Victoria affected by the devastating floods to get back in business, with an initial package of support to help kickstart their relief effort.

Joint clean-up funding, more operational support and wider relief payment eligibility has been made available today as tens of thousands of Victorians continue to deal with widespread flooding across the state.

The Victorian Government is providing extra support to schools and kinders in flood-affected areas to make sure students don’t miss out on vital learning or exams, alongside more food relief and a volunteer effort to support the state’s recovery from the floods.

The Andrews Labor Government is helping flood-affected communities begin their recovery with extra funding for families, roads and clean-up efforts.

The Commonwealth and Victorian governments have come together to prepare the Centre for National Resilience at Mickleham to provide crisis accommodation for Victorians affected by widespread flooding.

Jobs and investment have bounced back to be above pre-pandemic levels as Victoria’s Annual Financial Report reveals a resilient economy and a rapid recovery from the impact of a one-in-100-year event.

The Andrews Labor Government’s ongoing investments in Victoria’s diverse communities are making sure more multicultural community organisations will get the support they need to grow, recover and strengthen.