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Disaster recovery payments
Financial help including the Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) are available to support Australians after disasters. Find out more about whether you’re eligible for this disaster support and how to claim.
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Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
We provide funding to states and territories to share the financial burden of responding to a disaster.
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Disaster Relief Australia
After a disaster, the faster communities recover the faster people can continue their lives. We've been working with Disaster Relief Australia to provide relief and recovery support following a disaster.
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North Queensland Recovery and Resilience Package
The North Queensland Recovery and Resilience Package (NQRRP) helps local communities recover from, and prepare for, future floods.
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Queensland and New South Wales flood recovery and resilience package
Supporting flood-affected communities across Queensland and New South Wales.
2019–20 Black Summer bushfires
2019–20 Black Summer bushfires
The National Bushfire Recovery Fund was established to support communities and businesses to recover and rebuild by supporting locally led efforts on the ground, with flexibility in its design to support short, medium and long-term recovery needs.
A photo of people at the opening of the Disaster Relief Australia Operations Centre.
News Relief
Opening Disaster Relief Australia's National Operations Centre
On 10 June 2024, DRA opened its National Operations Centre (NOC) in Brisbane. The Hendra-based facility will serve as the headquarters for DRA's operations.
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