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Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA)
DRA has been announced for people who have lost some or all of their income because of this disaster. Claims will open at 2 pm local time on 24 March 2026.
You must earn less than the average Australian weekly income of $2011.40 before tax after this income loss, and live or work in one of the following Local Government Areas:
- Aurukun
- Barcaldine
- Burdekin
- Cassowary Coast
- Central Highlands
- Isaac
- Livingstone
- Mackay
- Palm Island
- Pormpuraaw
- Townsville
- Whitsunday
- Yarrabah.
More information will be available at 2 pm local time on 24 March 2026.
How to claim
More information will be available at 2 pm local time on 24 March 2026. You cannot claim until this date.
Other support
The Queensland Government may have support for people affected by a natural disaster. Check what emergencies and natural disaster assistance is available on the Disaster support and recovery | Community support | Queensland Government website.