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Jan 2026

Extended support available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

20
Jan 2026

Additional support available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.

16
Jan 2026

More support available for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.

15
Jan 2026

More support for people affected by Victoria Bushfires, January 2026

If you’ve been affected by this disaster we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

14
Jan 2026

Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 support

If you’ve been directly affected by this disaster, we have Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to help you.

13
Jan 2026

North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 support

If you’ve been directly affected by this disaster, we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.

5
Jan 2026

Child Care Subsidy changes to help eligible families

From 5 January 2026, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) eligible families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight or 3 days per week.

5
Jan 2026

Taking a break while caring for someone

If you care for someone and get Carer Payment or Carer Allowance, you can take respite and hospitalisation days each year without your payment stopping.

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