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Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP)
Australian Government · Australia
The Disaster Recovery Payment provides a one-off payment to individuals adversely affected by a major disaster in Australia or overseas. It is a non-means tested payment for people who are seriously injured, have an immediate family member who died or is missing, or whose principal place of residence was destroyed or significantly damaged.
Funding
$400 – $1K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be an Australian resident or the holder of an eligible visa
• Have been adversely affected by a major disaster
• Be seriously injured as a direct result of the disaster, or
• Have an immediate family member who died or is missing, or
• Have your principal place of residence destroyed or significantly damaged, or
• Be the principal carer of a dependent child who experienced any of the above
To be eligible, applicants must be at least 16 years of age, be an Australian resident or the holder of an eligible visa, and have been adversely affected by a major disaster. A person is considered adversely affected if, as a direct result of the disaster, they are seriously injured, have an immediate family member who died or is missing, have their principal place of residence destroyed or significantly damaged, or are the principal carer of a dependent child who has experienced any of these circumstances.
What's Funded
One-off personal financial assistance following a declared major disaster for eligible affected individuals and dependent children.Expected Outcomes
Immediate financial relief to eligible individuals and families adversely affected by a major disaster.Key Information
Applicant Types
individual
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
disaster recoveryemergency assistanceindividual supportnatural disasterone-off paymentServices Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP)?
The Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $400 – $1K in funding. The Disaster Recovery Payment provides a one-off payment to individuals adversely affected by a major disaster in Australia or overseas. It is a non-means tested payment for people who are seriously injured, have an immediate family member who died or is missing, or whose principal place of residence was destroyed or significantly damaged.
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How much funding does the Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) provide?
The Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) provides $400 – $1K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP)?
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Be an Australian resident or the holder of an eligible visa
- Have been adversely affected by a major disaster
- Be seriously injured as a direct result of the disaster, or
- Have an immediate family member who died or is missing, or
- Have your principal place of residence destroyed or significantly damaged, or
- Be the principal carer of a dependent child who experienced any of the above
4
What activities are funded?
One-off personal financial assistance following a declared major disaster for eligible affected individuals and dependent children.
5
How do I apply for the Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP)?
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