FEDERAL Government support payments are now available for flood affected residents in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Greater Shepparton, Campaspe, Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires.
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) are available now until April 15 (AGDRP) and April 14 (DRA), 2023 via the myGov website with a link to Centrelink.
The AGDRP provides lump sum payments of $1,000 to eligible adults and $400 to eligible children 15 years and under.
The AGDRP is to assist with major damage sustained to property or other major assets (an asset or combined assets worth $20K or more) as a result of the October floods.
If you have lost income as a direct result of the Victorian floods starting October 6, 2022, you can apply for up to 13 weeks of income support.
To receive DRA, you will need to have earned less than the average Australian weekly income ($1,737.10) in the weeks after this income loss and if aged between 16-21, prove that you have been living independently.
If you’re a couple, you can both claim this payment and/or the AGDRP but will need to make separate claims.
To be eligible for AGDRP or DRA (or both) you need to be an Australian resident or hold an eligible visa.
To make a claim head to servicesaustralia.gov.au or if you don’t have a myGov account call the emergency information line, 180 22 66, to set up an account with proof of identification documentation at the ready.
