Bushfires in Western Victoria, December 2024

Support for people affected by the bushfires in Western Victoria that started in December 2024.

If your Disaster Recovery Allowance or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance is ending

If your disaster support payment is ending, you can find out what other payments and services you may be eligible for.

These bushfires started on 17 December 2024 and continued until 28 February 2025. This is different to the dates for claiming.

We have an ongoing, short term allowance to help you.

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.

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Page last updated: 28 February 2025.
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