Crisis Payment
A one-off non-taxable payment if you’ve experienced an extreme circumstance and are in severe financial hardship.
North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding that started in December 2025 to January 2026.
Crisis Payment for other extreme circumstances
You may get Crisis Payment if you’ve had to change where you live due to an unforeseen extreme circumstance.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help people affected by Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Disaster Health Care Assistance Scheme
Help with out of pocket health costs you have from an act of terrorism or natural disaster the scheme covers.
North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support for eligible New Zealanders who’ve lost income as a direct result of North Queensland Rainfall and Flooding that started in December 2025 to January 2026.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment
A lump sum payment to help eligible New Zealanders affected by Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.
Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 - New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance
Support for eligible New Zealanders who’ve lost income as a direct result of Victoria bushfires that started in January 2026.