This is to help residents manage insurance before, during and after emergencies.
The one-hour community legal education sessions, titled ‘Storms, floods, insurance and you’, will cover how to be legally prepared for a disaster such as a flood and how to deal with insurance companies.
The first session will be a virtual one on Tuesday, March 19, at 6pm, while an in-person one will be held at the Seymour Recovery Hub on Thursday, March 21, at 5.30pm.
ARC Justice community engagement officer Peter Coles said the sessions aimed to educate residents about their legal rights and responsibilities.
“Like other parts of Victoria, Seymour was hit hard by the 2022 floods and through our work with council’s flood recovery team, we’ve seen first-hand the frustrating issues many residents have had when it comes to insurance,” Mr Coles said.
“The sessions will explain the essential steps to take before, during and after an emergency, how to manage the claims process, how to navigate insurance disputes effectively, and we’ll also provide some practical tips for dealing with insurance companies.”
Bookings for the information session are essential, and can be made online at this link or by calling Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6250.
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