Centrelink $1,000 cash boost announced for Aussies impacted by critical event
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the government was '[standing] ready to activate disaster payments'. He added that this would be done as 'expeditiously as is appropriate', with the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment activated 40 hours after the initial impact.
'The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a one-off payment of $1,000 per adult and $400 per child for people who've been badly affected by the disaster and need immediate help, need that immediate assistance,' Albanese said.
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The payment is generally available to Australian residents or eligible visa holders who are at least 16 years of age and have been 'adversely impacted' by the disaster.
This could be the case if you are seriously injured, are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or resident who died or is missing, or your home has been destroyed or sustained major damage.
Albanese said those who have lost their income and have been unable to work due to the cyclone, will be able to claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance once it is activated.
'The Disaster Recovery Allowance is a payment for up to 13 weeks for people who are unable to work as a direct result of the disaster,' he said.
'That is their businesses have been shut down where they work, so they're therefore unable to do so, or their workplace might be closed, and that's paid through Centrelink.'
The Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance are yet to be activated. You can check Services Australia for updates and information on how to claim here.
You can also see what state government support is already available, including the Queensland Emergency Hardship Assistance grant of $180 for individuals and up to $900 for families of five or more to help with essential needs, food medication, clothing and temporary accommodation.
Major bank NAB is offering $1,000 disaster relief grants to customers who have been impacted by the disaster.
'For someone who needs emergency accommodation or supplies, this can be a valuable lifeline to help get them back on their feet,' NAB group executive Sharon Cook said.
Customers will be eligible if their primary place of residence or business is in a disaster-impacted area, they have experienced damage where major or minor repairs are needed, and they are unable to reside in the property due to damage, loss or potential health risk.
Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ have announced support for affected customers, including payment deferrals, and waiving fees and charges.Sign in to access your portfolio
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