How much Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or extreme circumstance.
Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)
Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.
How to claim a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances
Complete the following steps to claim Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Understanding government disaster support
The Australian Government and state and territory governments work together to provide support if you’re affected by an eligible natural disaster event.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Queensland natural disaster support
Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in Queensland, such as fires, storms or floods.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Who can get a Crisis Payment for Other Extreme Circumstances
You may get this if you were forced to leave your home because of an extreme circumstance and meet other eligibility criteria.