Disaster Recovery Allowance is a short term payment to help you if Far West New South Wales storms and power outages in October 2024 directly affects your income.
You can get it for a maximum of 13 weeks. We'll pay this from the date you started losing income as a direct result of this disaster.
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, check if you’re eligible for New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance.
A disaster can have a physical and emotional impact on you and your family, additional help is available.
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