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Short-term allowance for people affected by a major disaster
Overview
The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is a short-term payment to assist individuals whose income has been reduced because of a declared major or widespread disaster.
It provides an allowance for up to 13 weeks to eligible people, including employees, sole traders and primary producers.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be an Australian citizen or be the holder of an eligible visa and living in Australia for the period of time you receive the allowance
- live in, or earn or receive an income in an area that has been adversely affected by a declared major disaster
- have experienced a loss of income as a direct result of the disaster
- earn less than the average weekly income in the weeks after you had this income loss
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Funding Amount
Provides a short-term allowance to assist individuals whose income has been directly impacted by a declared major or widespread disaster. Payments vary; an allowance is available for a maximum of 13 weeks. No matching requirements are specified.
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Eligible Business Types
Individual, Sole Trader
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Last updated: 12 February 2026