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.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Centrelink online account help - Claim the Disaster Recovery Payment
Instructions on how to claim the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment or New Zealand Disaster Recovery Payment for an active disaster event using your Centrelink online account.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Who can get Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
You must meet eligibility rules to get Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA).
Relationship details form (SS284)
Use this form to provide us details of your living arrangements. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Advice of death form (SA116)
Use these forms to advise us of the death of an adult or child. We’ll use these details to update records with Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
How to claim Nth Qld Rainfall and Flooding, December 2025 to January 2026 - Disaster Recovery Allowance
How you can claim Disaster Recovery Allowance.