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$1000 Disaster Payment Assistance 2024 Australia<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) is a one-off, non-means tested payment of $1000 for eligible adults and $400 for eligible children who have been adversely affected by a major disaster either in Australia or overseas.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

DRP is activated when the impact of a disaster on individuals and families requires Australian Government assistance, in addition to that provided under standard recovery assistance. Each disaster is different and as a result the timing and nature of additional levels of assistance varies from disaster-to-disaster and community-to-community. DRP assists with the short-term recovery needs of the community<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may be eligible for assistance if you meet all of the following criteria:<\/p>\n

\u25cf you are at least 16 years of age.<\/p>\n

\u25cf you are an Australian resident or the holder of an eligible visa.<\/p>\n

\u25cf you have been adversely affected by a major disaster.<\/p>\n

A person is generally considered adversely affected if, as a direct result of the disaster:<\/p>\n

\u25cf the person is seriously injured, or<\/p>\n

\u25cf the person is an immediate family member of an Australian who is killed, or<\/p>\n

\u25cf the person\u2019s principal place of residence has been destroyed or has sustained major damage, or<\/p>\n

\u25cf the person is the principal carer of a dependent child who has experienced any of the above.<\/p>\n

How do I claim?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Once an event is declared a major disaster you will have six months to lodge your application. To lodge you can:<\/p>\n

\u25cf call the Department of Human Services on 180 22 66.<\/p>\n

\u25cf complete, sign and take your claim form to your nearest Centrelink or Medicare Service Centre or any Centrelink Agent, or post to:<\/p>\n

Emergency Processing Centre
\nReply Paid 7815
\nCanberra BC ACT 2610<\/p>\n

\u25cf fax your form to 1300 727 760.<\/p>\n

How they pay emergency relief payments<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can be paid by:<\/p>\n