Australian Government Disaster Recovery Allowance: Who Qualifies and What You Get
If a natural disaster impacts your ability to work, this allowance provides short-term income support to help cover your essential living costs.
This allowance provides temporary financial assistance to people who lose their income because of a natural disaster.
Who it's for
This support is for workers who experience a loss of income as a direct result of a declared natural disaster.
What you get
You receive short-term income support to help you manage your finances during a difficult period. This assistance can be paid for a period of up to 13 weeks.
What it costs you
There is no fee to apply, but you must be able to provide evidence that proves your loss of income was caused by the disaster.
The catch to know
You cannot apply simply because a disaster has occurred in your general area. The support is only available if the federal government has officially declared your specific location as a disaster zone.
How to apply
- Confirm that your specific area has been officially declared a disaster zone.
- Gather documentation that proves how the disaster has impacted your ability to earn an income.
- Contact the relevant government agency to start your application process.