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Flooding in Port Macquarie, NSW

24 March 2021

We offer our support to those affected by the current NSW and QLD floods

Many residents in New South Wales and Queensland are currently facing the traumatic impacts of extreme weather and flooding throughout these states. As a community, we stand together to recognise and support those that have been impacted by the devastation of this ongoing state of emergency and the resulting displacement. 

Have you been impacted by severe weather and flooding in NSW or QLD? 

The widespread impact of the crisis continues to grow, and Deakin is committed to supporting all students affected by natural disasters.  

If you or your family have been impacted by this extreme weather event, there is a variety of assistance available, including financial assistance, replacement of lost essentials (books, laptops etc), flexibility with study deadlines, and counselling support.

Our Natural Disaster Assistant Packages include a personal combination of support services tailored to your needs. If you have been affected by a recent natural disaster, learn more and apply now. 

If you need further, specific help, please contact one or more of the following services: 

Staying safe 

It is essential you have the right information to keep safe. To stay up to date with the current flood warnings and other updates, we recommend the following sites. 

Thank you 

We say an enormous thank you to the brave emergency service workers and many volunteers who have risked their lives to protect people, homes and land and continue to do so. 

Donate today 

You can help make a difference. In partnership with the NSW Government, the charity organisation GIVIT is managing donations during the NSW flood recovery. To contribute towards both the QLD and NSW flood recovery, you may wish to make a donation to the Red Cross or Salvation Army.



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