Bushfires in Western Victoria started on 17 December 2024 and continued through February 2025. If you’ve lost income as a direct result of this event, you could be eligible for New Zealand 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.