Immediate assistance is now available for impacted NSW residents who have been directly affected by the floods.
Have you been affected by the NSW floods in July 2022?
Immediate assistance is now available for impacted NSW residents who have been directly affected by the floods.
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Program
Available from Thursday 7th July at 2pm, the Australian Disaster Recovery payment is a lump sum payment of;
- $1000 for eligible adults
- $400 for each eligible child (under 16yrs)
You may be eligible if;
- You are an Australian Resident or hold an eligible visa
- You meet Local Government Area requirements
- You were seriously affected by the recent floods;
- You have been seriously injured
- Your home has been severely damaged or destroyed
- Major assets have been directly affected
Disaster Recovery Allowance
You can also claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance if you have lost income as a direct result of the floods and you are an employee or sole trader.
You may be eligible if;
- You were 16 or older at the time of the event
- You are an Australian resident or hold an eligible visa
- You work/obtain income from or live in an affected Local Government Area
- You lost income as a direct result of the event
If you’re eligible, you can get up to 13 weeks of income support payments, starting from the date you first lost your income.
You can find out more about the assistance available and check your eligibility here