Residents across Northern New South Wales can start applying for Commonwealth financial support through Services Australia from today.
Financial support has been activated for Northern New South Wales local government areas of Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed.
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is now available for people impacted by a flooding event.
The AGDRP is a one-off, non-means tested payment and is available to eligible people in those affected local government areas who have suffered a significant loss, including a severely damaged or destroyed home or serious injury.
The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) will also be provided to assist employees, small business persons and farmers who experience a loss of income as a direct result of a major disaster. This allowance provides for a maximum of 13 weeks payment from the date you have or will have a loss of income as a direct result of a disaster. The DRA payment is set at the maximum equivalent rate of Jobseeker Payment or Youth Allowance, depending on your personal circumstances, and is taxable.
Claims for AGDRP and DRA for NSW local government areas will be open from 2pm (AEDT) today (1 March).
Eligible residents in New South Wales can claim support via myGov or by calling Services Australia on 180 22 66.
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Where to find and claim support
Northern NSW Floods, February 2022 – Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment |
A lump sum payment to help people seriously affected by the Northern NSW floods starting in February 2022.
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Northern NSW Floods, February 2022 – Disaster Recovery Allowance |
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of the floods in Northern NSW in February 2022.
You have until 27 August 2022 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas:
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If you have been affected by the floods in northern nsw, you may be eligible for support payments from the government. Find out what you need to do to apply.