Getting financial help after a natural disaster
Australian Government disaster payments
Disasters you can claim for
You may be eligible for a payment if you’ve been affected by the:
- Western Victoria Bushfires, February 2024
- Queensland Heavy Rainfall and Flooding – City of Moreton Bay, January 2024
- South East Queensland Severe Storms and Flooding, December 2023 to January 2024
- Queensland Tropical Cyclone Jasper, December 2023
- Queensland Western and Darling Downs Bushfires, October 2023.
Payments if you lost income
Payments if you were injured or had major damage
Find a service centre
You can visit a Services Australia service centre if you need help with payments. Mobile service centres are usually available in areas affected by a natural disaster.
Find out where to find a service centre on the Services Australia website.
If you’re not eligible for government support
You can apply for emergency relief support on the Australian Red Cross website.
State and territory disaster support
If you’ve been affected by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for support and payments from your state or territory government.
These links will take you away from myGov.
State or territory | Resource |
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ACT | Social recovery |
NSW | Disaster funding |
NT | Financial help for residents |
Qld | Eligibility for grants and how to apply |
SA | Grants and assistance |
Tas | Financial Assistance |
Vic | VicEmergency |
WA | Disaster and emergency support services |
Other government support
You may be eligible for further government support. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.
If you’re not eligible for government support
You can apply for emergency relief support on the Australian Red Cross website.
No Interest Loans
You may be able to get a no interest loan to help you with costs. These loans let you borrow up to $2,000 and pay it back over 12 to 18 months. These links will take you away from myGov.