What it is

Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is a short term payment to help you if Western Australia Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, December 2022 - January 2023 directly affects your income.

You can get it for a maximum of 13 weeks. We’ll pay this from the date you started losing income as a direct result of Western Australia Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, December 2022 - January 2023.

If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, check if you’re eligible for New Zealand Disaster Recovery Allowance.

Page last updated: 2 March 2023.
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