Victims of Victorian floods rallying together to clean up what’s left

Victims of the terrifying flood disaster along a Victorian river are facing another great challenge.

Victims of major flooding across Victoria are beginning the long journey to recovery as they return home to deal with what’s left of their houses and possessions.

Incredible images are coming out of the Maribyrnong region, where people are helping each other clean up the mess made by the heavy rainfall and flood waters.

Roads all over the region are littered with rubbish, once peoples’ treasured belongings.

Rubbish remains on Raleigh Rd as the clean up continues. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

People have been forced to throw out flood-affected furniture. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

A worker sprays for mosquitoes. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

Volunteers help the cause. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

People add to the piles of rubbish in the streets. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

People cleaning a backyard. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

With extra stagnant water comes extra unwanted critters; people have been spotted spraying for mosquitoes amid the clean up.

But the community isn’t alone, with volunteers from far and wide doing what they can, where they can.

Mud has inundated homes, and people are working to clear the dark sludge from their properties.

Support for flood victims is being provided by the Victorian and Federal governments. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

As people fight to clean up their homes, the Victorian government has partnered with the federal government to support flood victims.

Authorities have prepared the Centre for National Resilience in Mickleham to provide crisis care for those needing accommodation.

The Mickleham facility will provide 250 beds for people who have lost their homes in the floods.

The facility in Mickleham can provide 250 beds for people who have lost their homes. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Luis Ascui

Residents will also receive food and other support services at the site, as well as remotely.

The Commonwealth built and owned Mickleham location recently closed as a quarantine hub, allowing it to now open its doors to flood victims.

The clean up continues in Maribyrnong. However, the community isn’t alone, with volunteers from far and wide doing what they can, where they can. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling