Australian Government payments

  • Disaster Recovery Payment – $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child if your home has been severely damaged or destroyed, or you’ve been seriously injured.
  • Disaster Recovery Allowance – short-term income assistance (up to 13 weeks) if you’ve lost income as a direct result of the floods.

Visit Disaster Assist or call Services Australia on 180 22 66 to find out if you’re eligible.

Hear our full chat with Hank Jongen (Head of Services Australia):

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