We have information in different languages about Bushfires in Western Victoria, December 2024
Disaster assistance payments audio
Disaster Recovery Allowance
For Centrelink payments and services, you can call our multilingual phone service.
If you were seriously affected by Bushfires in Western Victoria, December 2024 which started on 17 December 2024, you could be eligible for this payment.
A disaster can have a physical and emotional impact on you and your family. If you’re going through a difficult time, our social workers can provide short term counselling, information and referrals to support services. Read more about social work services.
Read about additional help if you’ve been affected by a natural disaster.
Watch this video about our disaster assistance payments and how to claim.