The recipients of the generators are primary producers or small business owners who have been identified by the Local Land Services Small Farms Network.

GIVIT, in conjunction with the NSW Joint Recovery Task Force, is linking requests for assistance for bushfire affected families and communities from trusted organisations, with the donations of money, goods and services.

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Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley met the Air CL Transport delivery to personally thank the Taren Point-based transport company for donating the transport of donated goods over two days to the Victorian border, including the four pallets of generators to the Shoalhaven.

"We are grateful to GIVIT and Air CL Transport for their support, as there are still so many needs even though it is now six months since the fires," said Clr Findley.

"It isn't too late for those who have been impacted by the bushfires to apply for assistance from the Mayor's Relief Fund and it isn't too late to donate to the fund. If you are in need, submit the application form that is on council's website, or call our friendly customer service staff for assistance."

"We recognise that the bushfire recovery process is long and ongoing for many fire-affected families and communities in our region and many are now facing new challenges and needs that come with the colder winter months," she said.

Caroline Odgers, GIVIT's Regional Manager ACT/South East NSW said, "We also have a small delivery of generators being distributed through SaltCare who are supporting people as they rebuild. All purchases are made locally when possible and support the growth of local business in affected regions."

If you have been impacted by the fires and are seeking assistance, call council's recovery hotline on 02 4429 5888.

If you were directly impacted by the bushfires, and need financial assistance, you can apply for a payment from the Shoalhaven City Council's Mayoral Relief Fund by completing the application form online. Applications will be considered on a needs basis until the funds run out.

Shoalhaven residents who are eligible for assistance from the Shoalhaven Mayor's Bushfire Relief Fund include full-time residents in the Shoalhaven (including renters), and whose home, infrastructure or outbuildings have been damaged or destroyed and tradespeople, including apprentices, who have had vehicles, equipment or tools damaged or destroyed.