The State government has announced additional assistance for the Scotsburn and Barnawartha communities, affected by fires on December 19 and 20.
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Support would be provided for local recovery initiatives, following fires that destroyed houses, livestock, farming infrastructure and equipment, Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford said.
The government was pleased to be working in close partnership with all tiers of government to get the communities back on their feet, Ms Pulford said.
The government would provide an extra $340,000 additional assistance for the two communities. A $100,000 fund would be set up to support recovery initiatives. Local recovery committees would make recommendations on the best use of these funds.
Indigo Shire Council would also receive $60,000 in funding for a Community Recovery Coordinator to support community recovery.
Assistance provided for demolition and clean-up of properties in Wye River and Separation Creek would be extended to include fire affected properties in Barnawartha and Indigo Valley.
Clean up costs for properties and roads will be shared between insurers and by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
The assistance is in addition to support already being provided under NDRRA, announced on 21 December.
Further information will be available on the Emergency Relief and Recovery Victoria website www.recovery.vic.gov.au.
