More Queensland Areas Get Aid After Ex-Cyclone Alfred
The Albanese Government is extending the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to additional locations, providing further support for communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and its aftermath.
This event has impacted people in different ways.
The Albanese Government is working closely with the Crisafulli Government to ensure that supports are available in response to the different challenges that people have experienced.
These payments are administered by the Queensland Government and people can check their eligibility on the Queensland Government Website.
The Albanese Government has also extended Australian Government support to more people impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Today, the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) has been extended to the LGA of Livingstone.
Today, the AGDRP has been extended to the Lockyer Valley LGA, the suburb of Bli Bli in the Sunshine Coast LGA, Booral, Burrum Heads, K’gari and River Heads in Fraser Coast LGA, Biddaddaba and Kooralbyn in the Scenic Rim LGA, and Versedale Scrub which crosses the Scenic Rim and Logan LGA.
As additional information about impacts becomes available, the government will consider other locations.
Residents can check their eligibility for the AGDRP and DRA on the Services Australia Website.
Claims for the AGDRP and DRA will open at 2pm local time on Thursday 20 March 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.
“We know ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is having an enduring impact on South East Queensland and our government is working hard to support impacted communities during this difficult time.
“Services Australia staff are well practiced in supporting the community during times of emergency, and are working round the clock to process claims as quickly as possible.
“The Disaster Recovery Allowance will support workers who have suffered a loss of income as a direct result of this event, while the AGDRP will help eligible residents who have experienced severe impacts like major damage to their home.
“I encourage people in the impacted areas to check their eligibility for payments on Services Australia’s website.”
“It’s been a challenging time for communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and today’s activation extends the support the Albanese Government is providing for impacted communities.
“The Disaster Recovery Allowance and AGDRP are just two of the many payments which are available to help impacted individuals begin their recovery process.
“We have worked closely with the Queensland Government to ensure that there are a range of payments available to meet different ways communities have been impacted in South East Queensland. I encourage impacted residents to check the eligibility criteria.
“Recovery can take time, and we will stand by the communities in South East Queensland for the long haul.”
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/JennyMcAllister/Pages/queensland-impacted-by-ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred-activated-for-support-20032025.aspx