Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

A lump sum payment to help people affected by Western Queensland heavy rain and flooding that started in March 2025.

You have until 29 September 2025 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

  • Barcoo
  • Bulloo
  • Longreach
  • Paroo
  • Quilpie
  • Winton.

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

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

Page last updated: 3 April 2025.
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