Natural disaster support

Payments for declared natural disasters

There are payments available for the following events:

Information about all natural disaster payments

You may be able to get both Australian Government and state or territory natural disaster support.

To see what support you can get, select your state or territory.

Australian Capital Territory

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in the ACT, such as fires, storms or floods.

New South Wales

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in NSW, such as fires, storms or floods.

Northern Territory

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in the NT, such as fires, storms or floods.

Queensland

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in Queensland, such as fires, storms or floods.

South Australia

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in SA, such as fires, storms or floods.

Tasmania

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in Tasmania, such as fires, storms or floods.

Victoria

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in Victoria, such as fires, storms or floods.

Western Australia

Help for people directly affected by a natural disaster in WA, such as fires, storms or floods.

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.

Natural disaster support

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We have information in different languages about Natural disaster support

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

Disaster Recovery Allowance

Disaster assistance payments audio

Natural disaster payments audio

Payments for declared natural disasters

Information about all natural disaster payments

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