Bushfires in Western Vic, Dec 2024 - Disaster Recovery Allowance

You have until 23 June 2025 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

To see emergency information about your LGA, you can enter your address into the Victorian Government’s find your local council tool.

Disaster Recovery Allowance is a short term payment to help you if Bushfires in Western Victoria in December 2024 directly affects your income.

You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).

How much you get depends on your circumstances.

There are 3 steps to claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.

You need to tell us if your circumstances change.

Disaster Recovery Allowance