A one-off Federal Disaster Recovery Payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available to those who have suffered a significant loss because of the floods, including severe damage to a home, or serious injury.
Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said this week’s floods have been devastating for many locals.
“These floods have had a huge impact on our community, with homes and businesses inundated by water and many locals being forced to evacuate,” McBride said.
“The Australian Government is taking swift action to make sure locals can access financial support as soon as possible.
“Natural disasters are distressing for people, and we want to make sure affected communities have the support they need.”
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, urged eligible people to apply for the funding and said his office could help anyone having difficulty accessing the payment.
“My thanks go to all our dedicated frontline emergency personnel who have been assisting residents during this weather event,” he said.
“You continue to forge ahead in the face of relentless natural disasters and for this, we are all so appreciative.”
The Disaster Recovery Allowance will also be made available to assist employees and sole traders who experience a loss of income as a direct result of the disaster and is payable to them for a maximum of 13 weeks.
Central Coast residents can check their eligibility on the Services Australia website and lodge a claim through their MyGov account from 2pm on July 7.
If residents need additional support to claim, they can call the Australian Government Emergency Information line on 180 22 66 from 2pm Thursday.
Primary source: Media release, Jul 7, 2022, Member for Dobell, Emma McBride and Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid