Further support available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

Published: 19 January 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.

AGDRP is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been directly affected by this declared disaster.

AGDRP has been extended to the following areas:

  • Arapiles in Horsham Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Arapiles in West Wimmera LGA
  • Avenel in Mitchell LGA
  • Avenel in Strathbogie LGA
  • Cathkin in Murrindindi LGA
  • Devils River in Murrindindi LGA
  • Dropmore in Murrindindi LGA
  • Duchembegarra in Horsham LGA
  • Gooram in Strathbogie LGA
  • Limestone in Murrindindi LGA
  • Merton in Mansfield LGA
  • Merton in Murrindindi LGA
  • Molesworth in Murrindindi LGA
  • Murrindindi in Murrindindi LGA
  • Noradjuha in Horsham LGA
  • Quantong in Horsham LGA
  • Streatham in Ararat LGA
  • Tarcombe in Mitchell LGA
  • Tarcombe in Strathbogie LGA
  • Vectis in Horsham LGA
  • Walmer in Mount Alexander LGA
  • Whanregarwen in Murrindindi LGA.

Disaster Recovery Allowance is also available for people who’ve lost income because of this disaster.

Learn about your eligibility for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026.

Page last updated: 19 January 2026.
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