A farmer who lost a big part of his livelihood in the Dunns Road bushfire has requested just one thing from authorities: Jellybeans.
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The police delivered.
Officers from the Riverina Police District and beyond are dedicating their time to visiting people affected by the Dunns Road fires.
In a bid to support the mental health of those who have lost homes, property and their livelihood, Chief Inspector for the Snowy Valleys Sector, Stephen Radford, said it was people most isolated who needed someone to ask 'Are you Okay?'.
"From our experience, the more isolated people like farmers working on their own can be quite vulnerable after trauma like this so we are sending police out to remote areas to speak to as many farmers as possible and see what they need," he said.
"If we can't help them ourselves, we will sort out someone who can.
"Just in the Snowy Valleys region we have almost 20 officers, some from Sydney as well, each shift checking in on people."
Earlier this week, police visited farmer Robert in Tooma who lost a large part of his sheep stock, fences and pastures.
"I missed out on the fires nine years ago but this time they got me. This time they got me," Robert said.
"I'll rebuild it one day at a time."
Sergeant Melissa Casamento and Sergeant Hawkins asked Robert what he needed.
He replied, "Jellybeans."
The police purchased some jellybeans from Tumut and relayed this story of resilience to the Prime Minister and NSW Premier as they visited the fire affected area in Batlow on Wednesday.
Police arranged for the Prime Minister, Premier, RFS Commissioner, Wagga MP Joe McGirr, Senator Jim Molan, Snowy Valley Council Mayor James Hayes and other key bodies to sign a well wishes card to be delivered with the gift of jellybeans.
Robert was humbled by the act of kindness. He said he felt that others were more deserving than him and had lost much more. He was concerned about leaving his property and being forced to see the devastation the fire had caused.
Robert was asked if he needed anything else, to which he told police he was getting the washing off the line.
Police delivered again with all hands on deck to get his washing folded.
Chief Inspector Radford said it was these gestures of support, no matter how big or small, that made a difference.
"People's lives are more important than property. We, as a community, have survived and beaten this fire - and we want to make sure no more lives are lost in the aftermath," he said.
"When things have been so gloomy it's important for people to see we can get through this.
"We don't want to lose people to mental health, often the support stops after the emergency is over but we want to make sure that support continues as long as these people need."
If you feel like you need a helping hand, call the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or Beyond Blue (03) 9810 6100.