Apply for disaster support

Financial and social support assistance may be available if you have been impacted by a disaster. Please review the eligibility criteria before applying.
You can apply for a grant by:

Before you begin

Before starting your online application, check: You will need:
  • Details of an Australian bank account in your name
  • Current, valid email address
  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • a Medicare card in your name and the names of any other household members

If you don’t have these documents, you can also provide other forms of identification. Call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 for help with your application. You can also get help with lost or destroyed identity documents.

More Information

Visit Disaster and emergencies for other support services and resources to help people affected by a disaster.