Affected by significant weather?

CommBank's Emergency Assistance is available to customers and businesses affected by bushfires, floods, storms and other disasters. We can provide customised financial assistance such as loan restructuring and waiving of selected fees and charges.

Emergency Assistance

Prepare

Get in the know

  • Understand the types of natural disasters that might affect your area
  • Save the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) site and download your State’s Emergency Alert app 
  • Know how to identify and manage your stress
  • Identify your key contacts
  • Complete the Community Connector Card so you know where to get information in an emergency and grow your community

Get organised

Make a plan

  • Identify evacuation routes and safe locations
  • Prepare an emergency kit with essential supplies

 

 

Respond

Immediate actions:

  • Follow official instructions and evacuation orders
  • Prioritise the safety of yourself and your loved ones
  • Keep up to date with your State’s emergency warnings and alerts

CommBank customer support:

 

Recover

Assessing damage

  • Document any damage to your property and belongings – take photos where you can
  • Contact your insurance provider to start claims processes. If you have insurance with Hollard, you can make a claim online

Financial relief and assistance

Rebuilding and Moving Forward

Wellbeing and Mental Health

Helpful resources

There may be a number of support options available to help you recover from the impacts of a natural disaster. Check out your insurance cover, explore support provided by government agencies or get in touch with us. 

Insurance

Home insurance offers protection against loss or damage to your building and contents caused by natural disasters – but there are some things it doesn’t cover

Review your policy to understand whether your cover still suits your insurance needs. This Moneysmart guide can help understand storm, flood and fire cover.

Keeping your home and appliances in good condition and well maintained can help prevent damage and unexpected costs. Be prepared with these home maintenance tips.

Review the below checklists to best prepare your:

Financial hardship relief

If you need help getting back on your feet financially, we can help with financial support.

Download or take a look at our checklist for recovering from a financial setback

Discover a range of tools, tips and financial support options to help you with the everyday cost of living.

Get help

Things you should know

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    Home Insurance, Landlord Insurance and Car Insurance are provided by Hollard Insurance Partners Limited ABN 96 067 524 216, AFSL 235030 (Hollard) and distributed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124, AFSL 234945 (CBA). Hollard is the insurer of these general insurance products. Hollard is not part of the CBA Group. CBA does not guarantee the obligations or performance of Hollard or the products Hollard offers. Neither CBA, nor any of its related bodies corporate accepts liability or guarantees payment of any claim or benefit in respect of these general insurance products issued by Hollard. CBA may be paid a commission if Hollard issues you with a Home, Landlord and/or Car Insurance policy. Details are provided in the Financial Services Guide (FSG) by clicking on the link, or by calling 13 1361 for a paper copy.

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