Nth Qld Monsoon and Flooding, Dec 2022 - Mar 2023 - NZ Disaster Recovery Allowance

Support for eligible New Zealanders who've lost income as a direct result of the Northern Queensland monsoon and flooding that started in December 2022.

If your disaster support payment is ending

If your Disaster Recovery Allowance or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance is ending, find out what other payments and services you may be eligible for.

You have until 15 September 2023 to make a claim for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):

Boulia
Burke
Carpentaria
Cloncurry
Doomadgee
Mount Isa
Mornington.

You can see emergency information about your LGA by entering your address into the Queensland Government’s find your local council tool.

What it is

The New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance (NZDRA) is a short term payment to help you if the Northern Queensland monsoon and flooding, December 2022 - March 2023 directly affects your income.

Who can get it

You must meet eligibility rules to get New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance (NZDRA).

How much you can get

How much you get depends on your circumstances.

How to claim

There are 3 steps to claim the New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance.

How to manage your payment

You need to tell us if your circumstances change.