Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

A lump sum payment to help people affected by New South Wales Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred that started in March 2025.

You have until 11 September 2025 to make a claim for the following areas:

  • Ballina Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Byron LGA
  • Lillian Rock in Kyogle LGA
  • Lismore LGA
  • Tweed LGA
  • Yamba in Clarence Valley LGA.

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

To get Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you must meet all eligibility rules.

Page last updated: 13 March 2025.
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