Bunbury residents whose homes were destroyed or are considered uninhabitable following the devastating tornado will be eligible for a $4,000 Premier's Relief Payment.

The Premier’s Relief Payment provides financial assistance to eligible residents whose home was:

• located within the path of the severe storm associated with the Bunbury Storm (the event) on 10 May 2024, and
• significantly damaged or destroyed by the event.

The payment is to help cover costs for essential items, personal effects, transport and emergency accommodation,

The Premier’s Relief Payment is comprised of the following:

• Full Payment: A one-off payment of $4,000 per household for eligible applicants whose home was destroyed or suffered severe damage and is uninhabitable because of the event.
• Partial Payment: A one-off payment of $2,000 per household for eligible applicants whose home suffered major damage, because of the event.

Eligibility

All the following eligibility criteria must be met to apply:

• The applicant’s home was destroyed or damaged by the severe storm event associated with the Bunbury Storm on 10 May 2024 (the event).
• The home was located in the path of the severe storm.
• The home was used as a usual place of residence up to 10 May 2024.
• The applicant is the main occupant of the home.
• An application has not already been submitted on behalf of the household for the affected home for this event.

• Email: recoverygrants@dfes.wa.gov.au