Aid Mobilized for Flood-Hit Western Queensland
The Australian Government is providing further support for communities impacted by the flooding in Western Queensland – activating the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP).
The payment will be available for eligible resident in the Barcoo, Bulloo, Longreach, Paroo, Quilpie and Winton Local Government Areas – providing further support for these communities.
This event has impacted people in different ways.
The Australian Government is working closely with the Queensland Government to ensure that supports are available in response to the different challenges that people have experienced.
Residents can check their eligibility for the AGDRP on the Services Australia website.
Claims for the AGDRP will open at 2pm local time on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
The quickest way to claim is online through myGov, or via the myGov app. If people need help to claim, they can call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.
To change or pause Centrelink debt repayments, affected people can do so online or in the mobile app (through the Money you owe service), or they can call 1800 076 072.
These payments are administered by the Queensland Government and people can check their eligibility on the Queensland Government website.
As additional information about impacts becomes available, the government will consider other locations.
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/JennyMcAllister/Pages/support-for-flood-impacted-western-qld-communities.aspx