Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

A lump sum payment to help people affected by Northern Territory flooding that started in February 2026.

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is to help you if the disaster caused major damage to your home or major assets that you own at your home. It can also help you if you were seriously injured or your immediate family member has died or is missing.

To get AGDRP you must meet all eligibility rules, including being directly affected in one of the following declared areas. You can find all eligibility rules by checking who can get it.

You have until 19 September 2026 to make a claim for the following areas:

  • Berry Springs in Litchfield Local Government Area (LGA)
  • Daly River in Victoria Daly LGA
  • Darwin River in Litchfield LGA
  • Katherine LGA
  • Lansdowne in Roper Gulf LGA
  • Maranunga in Victoria Daly LGA
  • Nauiyu in Victoria Daly LGA
  • Nganmarriyanga (Palumpa) in West Daly LGA
  • Wugularr (Beswick) in Roper Gulf LGA.

If you lost income as a direct result of this disaster, you may also be eligible for Disaster Recovery Allowance. If you’re eligible, you can get both AGDRP and Disaster Recovery Allowance.

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, check if you’re eligible for both:

Page last updated: 24 March 2026.
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