More help available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

Published: 9 February 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 disaster.

AGDRP has been extended to the following areas:

  • Acheron in Murrindindi Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Bullioh in Towong LGA
  • Crooked River in Wellington LGA
  • Meredith in Golden Plains LGA
  • Mount Mercer in Golden Plains LGA
  • Thornton 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: 9 February 2026.
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