More support available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

Published: 16 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:

  • Alexandra in Murrindindi Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Carranballac in Pyrenees LGA
  • Caveat in Murrindindi LGA
  • Creightons Creek in Strathbogie LGA
  • Ghin Ghin in Murrindindi LGA
  • Gobur in Murrindindi LGA
  • Highlands in Mitchell LGA
  • Highlands in Murrindindi LGA
  • Kanumbra in Murrindindi LGA
  • Skipton in Corangamite LGA
  • Skipton in Pyrenees LGA
  • Streatham in Pyrenees LGA
  • Terip Terip in Murrindindi LGA
  • Upton Hill in Strathbogie LGA
  • Whiteheads Creek in Mitchell LGA
  • Yarck 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: 16 January 2026.
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