Payments up to $1,000 per household are available to those whose primary place of residence was significantly impacted by the recent bushfires and who are facing financial hardship.

Eurobodalla Council established the fund last month to give community members an opportunity to donate directly to local people affected by the fires.

Since then, generous donations have seen this fund grow to around $100,000, which will be distributed directly to those who need it most.

Recipients will be encouraged to spend their payment in the Eurobodalla so that donations also assist local businesses.

Phase 1 is focused on people who experienced the loss of their home. This includes renters and owners, who can apply by completing the application form on Council's website www.esc.nsw.gov.au/recovery and returning it by Thursday, April 30 at 5pm.

A panel has been established to assess eligibility and fund distribution, and will continue to oversee the management of the fund as donations continue to be received.

Anyone who would like to donate to the fund can make a direct deposit into the fund account, details are available on www.esc.nsw.gov.au/recovery

At this stage, the Narooma View Club's next meeting will go ahead on Friday, March 27 at Narooma Golf Club from 11am for 11.30am. Guest speaker is Sally Bouckley from Southbound Escapes telling us about her travel company. VIEW is a valued part of the Smith Family, raising funds to support Learning for Life students. Visitors and guests very welcome. Information and bookings phone Glen on 4476 7058.

RSPCA NSW will be at Surfbeach Café in Narooma this Saturday, March 21, to assist community members affected by the recent fires.

As a part of their promise to help support as many communities as possible, they invite anyone who has been affected by recent fires to come by the below location and pick up any supplies they may need to help care for their animals. Come along to get feed and other necessary pet supplies plus also seek veterinary advice from 9am - 2.30pm. RSPCA NSW will be continuing to do pop-up distribution drops over the next few weeks and months. If any community members are in urgent need of animal supplies, assistance can be requested online via the Bushfire Assistance Request form.