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Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders
National Emergency Management Agency · Australia
This grant provides disaster recovery payments to New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders who have been adversely affected by a major disaster. It is administered by Services Australia on behalf of the National Emergency Management Agency and operates from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
4 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must be a New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holder
• Must have been adversely affected by a major disaster
• Must meet the eligibility and qualification criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines
• May need to provide evidence supporting eligibility for the payment
Applicants must be New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders who have been adversely affected by a major disaster, in accordance with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines. Claims are assessed by Services Australia against the qualification criteria, and claimants may be required to provide evidence that they meet the eligibility requirements.
What's Funded
Direct financial assistance payments to eligible individuals affected by a declared major disaster.Expected Outcomes
Eligible claimants receive recovery payments to support immediate financial relief following a major disaster.Key Information
Applicant Types
individual
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
disaster recoverynatural disasteremergency reliefNew Zealand visa holderssubclass 444individual supportServices Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders?
The Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders is a mixed grant offered by National Emergency Management Agency in Australia. This grant provides disaster recovery payments to New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders who have been adversely affected by a major disaster. It is administered by Services Australia on behalf of the National Emergency Management Agency and operates from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027.
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Who is eligible for the Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders?
- Must be a New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holder
- Must have been adversely affected by a major disaster
- Must meet the eligibility and qualification criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines
- May need to provide evidence supporting eligibility for the payment
3
When does the Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders close?
Applications close on 30 June 2027. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Direct financial assistance payments to eligible individuals affected by a declared major disaster.
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How do I apply for the Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders?
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