How much Vic Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment you can get
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a lump sum payment.
Where to find us if you’ve been affected by a natural disaster
If you’re affected by a natural disaster, you can find us in your community.
How to manage your Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance payment
You need to tell us if your circumstances change as this may affect your payment.
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.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Study details form (MOD ST)
Use this form to give us information about your study related activities if you are currently studying, intend to study in the near future, or are no longer studying.
Western Australia natural disaster support
Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in WA, such as fires, storms or floods.
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.
Centrelink online account help - Claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance
Instructions on how to claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance for an active disaster event using your Centrelink online account.