Disaster Recovery Allowance

Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of bushfires in Western Victoria that started in December 2024.

If you’ve lost income as a direct result of this event, you could be eligible for Disaster Recovery Allowance.

You have until 5 August 2025 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

  • Ararat
  • Hindmarsh
  • Horsham
  • Macedon Ranges
  • Northern Grampians
  • Southern Grampians
  • West Wimmera.

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

Page last updated: 28 February 2025.
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