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Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP)
Who is eligible? – Your household
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is for people who have suffered a significant loss because of the floods.
This includes if your home was severely damaged or destroyed, or if you suffered a serious injury.
If you are eligible, adults can get $1,000 and children can get $400.
Equivalent financial assistance will also be available to eligible New Zealand citizens (‘non-protected’ Special Category Visas, subclass 444 holders) affected by the floods.
Information about the payments and eligible LGAs is available at: servicesaustralia.gov.au/disasterevents
Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA)
Who is eligible? – Your household, small business, and primary producers
The disaster recovery allowance (DRA) is for employees and sole traders who lose income because of a major disaster. You can get payments for up to 13 weeks after the disaster happens. These payments are taxable.
The Australian Government is providing this allowance for 46 Victorian LGAs. More areas may be added depending on how they are affected by flooding.
Information about the payments and all eligible LGAs is available at: servicesaustralia.gov.au/disasterevents
Additional Resources:
Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) rfcsnetwork.com.au/ - 1300 771 741
Free financial counselling to rural businesses.gBiz Assist agbizassist.org.au/ - 1300 834 775. Free rural and small business financial counselling.
Additional support for Buloke:
Fees waived for flood waste
The waste levy for flood waste and the gate fee usually charged by site operators will be waived for until 31 December 2022.
Community Recovery Officers
An investment of $6 million will station Community Recovery Officers in affected LGAs to help identify the recovery needs of individuals and families in Buloke – making sure communities are getting appropriate support for their unique requirements, and support government to identify if any further support is needed.
Community Mental Health Support
Neighbourhood Houses and Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations in affected areas will receive $400,000 to run local events, connecting flood-affected residents across communities.
School Mental Health Fund
Children and their families who have been affected by the floods are strongly encouraged to contact their trusted school leaders, who can help them access that care quickly.