Community support

Disaster Relief

Assistance for individuals, learners and communities whose lives, homes or studies have been disrupted by disaster.

Disasters — fire, flooding, severe storms, displacement and public health emergencies — interrupt lives, livelihoods and education. LOCUM911 provides relief assistance to affected individuals and communities, and can deploy healthcare personnel where clinical support is needed.

Requests for assistance are assessed case by case against verified need and the resources available at the time. We do not make promises we cannot keep: every request receives an honest response about what can and cannot be provided.

Where a learner or student has been affected, we work to protect educational continuity so that studies are not abandoned because of circumstances outside their control.

Assistance categories

  • Emergency healthcare personnel deployment
  • Basic relief supplies for affected households
  • Educational continuity support for affected learners
  • Replacement of lost study materials and documents
  • Referral to partner organisations and agencies

Who can request assistance

  • Individuals and families directly affected by a disaster
  • Learners and students whose studies have been disrupted
  • Community organisations coordinating relief efforts
  • Healthcare facilities needing emergency staffing support

What to include in your request

  • Description of the disaster and the date it occurred
  • Location and the community or facility affected
  • Number of people affected and immediate needs
  • Contact person, telephone number and email address
  • Any supporting documentation or official reports

How we respond

  • Acknowledgement of your request
  • Verification of the circumstances described
  • Assessment against available resources
  • A written response confirming what support can be provided