Published: 13 January 2026
If you’ve been directly affected by this disaster, we have Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to help you.
Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is a short term payment to help you if you’ve lost income as a direct result of the disaster.
You can get this payment for up to 13 weeks.
We also have a payment available for New Zealand citizens living in Australia.
Read the eligibility rules for these payments for North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026.
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