More federal financial support has been rolled out to communities in New South Wales who are continuing to respond to the severe storms and flooding that began in September.

The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is now available to eligible individuals in an additional 11 local government areas (LGAs) of: Bega Valley, Junee, Muswellbrook, Nambucca Valley, Shoalhaven, Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, Temora, Walcha and Yass Valley and the Unincorporated Area of New South Wales (Far West region).

This brings the total number of New South Wales LGAs receiving the Disaster Recovery Allowance for this event to 66.

The Disaster Recovery Allowance assists employees and sole traders who experience a loss of income as a direct result of a major disaster and is a taxable, fortnightly payment payable for a maximum of 13 weeks.

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been extended to 5 local government areas, making the one-off, non-means tested support available to a total of 8 New South Wales LGAs.

It has been extended to Cootamundra-Gundagai, Forbes, Liverpool Plains, Snowy Valleys and Upper Lachlan. It follows the activation of the AGDRP in Gunnedah, Moree Plains and Narrabri last week.

The payment of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available to people who have suffered a significant loss as a result of the floods, including a severely damaged or destroyed home or a serious injury.

Equivalent financial assistance is also available to eligible New Zealand citizens (‘non-protected’ Special Category Visas, subclass 444 holders).

The easiest way for people to claim is online through myGov, which is available 24 hours a day. For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit Natural Disaster Events.

If people need additional support to claim, they can call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.

This release was originally published on the Ministers for the Department of Home Affairs' website.