Disaster Recovery Allowance

Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of 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.

If you’ve lost income as a direct result of this event, you could be eligible for Disaster Recovery Allowance.

You have until 5 August 2025 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

  • Ararat
  • Hindmarsh
  • Horsham
  • Macedon Ranges
  • Northern Grampians
  • Southern Grampians
  • West Wimmera.

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

Page last updated: 28 February 2025.
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