For bushfire-affected landowners

The January 2026 Longwood bushfire had a profound and lasting impact on the communities of Fawcett, Koriella, and surrounding districts, burning through farmland, bush, and private property.

Established within days of the Longwood Bushfires, the Fawcett Hall Community-Led Recovery Hub has delivered practical, local recovery support where it has been needed most.
It has also exposed the scale of the work still left to do, such as our submission to the Parlimentary inquiry of the January 2026 bushfires demonstrates and thats what we work towards today.

COMMUNITY REACH

• Supported more than 141 fire-affected landowners and families. (as of July 2026)
• Reached residents across Fawcett, Koriella, Cathkin, Molesworth, UT Creek Road, Maintagoon, Yarck, Kanumbra,Merton and surrounding districts.
• Provided trusted local coordination, advocacy, information and connection at a time when communities could not wait.

Fawcett Hall has joined forces with many local businesses, regional businesses, indivduals, agencies and organisations in a community-led response to bushfire recovery.

We thank them all for their support, hugs and advocacy when needed.

We would also like to acknowledge the incredible support of our sister recovery hubs and neighbouring community organisations across Murrindindi, Mansfield and Strathbogie Shires.
From sharing information and resources to providing practical help, checking in, connecting people with support and simply standing alongside our community through relief and recovery,
their contribution has been deeply valued. Recovery does not happen within postcode or council boundaries, and the generosity,
cooperation and friendship shown by these neighbouring communities has made a genuine difference to Fawcett and our fire-affected landowners.

Sister Recovery Hubs and Neighbouring Community Organisations ( the title as coined by Coll F )

Murrindindi Shire
Alexandra Community Hub
Fawcett Hall ( thats us )
Highlands Hall
Terip Terip Recreation Reserve
Yarck Hall
Yea Community House

Mansfield Shire
Merton Hall

Strathbogie Shire
Creightons Creek Recreation Reserve
Gooram Soldiers Memorial Hall
Longwood Recreation Reserve
Longwood Resource Shed
Tablelands Fire Recovery Hub at the Ruffy Mechanics
Upton Hill CFA Shed

For all local governement activites and support

Murrindindi Shire Council

Free Firewood Collection

Fire Recovery Newsletter

Local Foundations

Purchase a picket – a Foundation Murrindindi appeal 

Foundation Murrindindi

Back at Fawcett Hall……

COMMUNITY CONNECTION ACTVITIES

We have many events – all noted and registered as events on our Facebook page – so make sure you follow us.

We offer regular community dinners check out facebook to see dates.

HOURS

We are currently now only open *Saturday mornings from 9 am to 12 noon ( tool libary and fencing materials – by appt only) and are run entirely on volunteer hours. (*as of 27th of June)

DONATIONS

We have received donations from around the world, and here at home in Victoria, Australia and have forged partnerships with many groups, foundations and/or organisations to be able to offer the below.

You can help here – support now

If you are a local landowner, you can apply for and register for

1. Round 1 Fencing materials – balance is now 1.8 mtre pine poles* (*limited stocks now) email contactus@fawcetthall.org.au
2. Round 2 expression of interest fencing materials – online form – click here 
3. Round 3 online form below ( available in late June 2026 ) for landowners adjacent to Fawcett, Koriella

Tool libary and straw 

1. Use of fencing restoration equipment (wire spinners, magnetic brooms etc.) from our tool reserve (library) application can be done via FH facebook page or in person at Fawcett Hall ( 655 Spring Creek Road, Fawcett 3714 ) at opening times.
2. Straw bales* for sediment control (*limited stocks now)  email contactus@fawcetthall.org.au

If you are looking for fodder for stock animals – 

Need for Feed 

Rural Aid

any other enquiries? – reach out to contactus@fawcetthall.org.au

Register for fencing materials support round 3 – RD3FM

Thank you to Freemasons Foundation Victoria, FRRR and Foundation Murrindindi in response to the Longwood bushfires – Jan 2026

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Address – of your property *

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Address Line 2

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Please nominate your location – for those areas around Fawcett and Surrounds ( depot is at Fawcett )

• Alexandra
• Cathkin
• Fawcett
• Koriella
• Molesworth
• Yarck

Impact *

• Primary place of residence lost
• Lost fencing
• Lost shedding
• All three above

Is this for

• Boundary fencing
• Your stock returning
• Stock containment
• Improving safety and security around homes while rebuilding

Have you received fencing items from round 1 from Fawcett Hall *

• Yes
• No

Fencing materials Round 3 – please nominate your interest ( this is not full replacement – but will help with boundary fences ) *

• Fencing wire – blue
• Fencing wire – silver
• Star pickets ( steely black )
• Star pickets ( Gal – silver )
• Ringlock
• Gripples
• A voucher for a local supplier

There are allocations for each request – we will allocate based on fair and equitable criteria.

Once we have the request and your allocated items are ready you will receive a text – pick up is ON Saturday mornings only 9-12.

Notes – For your information only – read below – please bring proof of below with you at pick up.

We will ask you for evidence of property connection, i.e. License, rates notice, PIC number, car rego. A referral if from case manager or from Fawcett Hall or Yarck Relief Centre/Hall (they can email contactus@fawcetthall.org.au).

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