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Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) was financial support if you lost income as a direct result of this disaster.
To get DRA you had to meet all eligibility rules, including working or living in one of the following declared areas. You can find all eligibility rules by checking who can get it.
The claiming period for Disaster Recovery Allowance closed on 7 October 2026 for the following Local Government Areas (LGAs):
- Ashburton
- Carnarvon
- Exmouth
- Shark Bay
- Upper Gascoyne
- Yalgoo.
Late claims can only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. To claim call the Emergency information line.
You can see which LGA you’re in by entering your address into the Western Australian Government’s find your local council tool.
You may also be eligible for Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment. If you’re eligible, you can get both Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and DRA.
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, check if you’re eligible for both: