If you are affected by a disaster, you may be eligible for a payment from Centrelink.
There are often disaster relief payments available through Centrelink following a disaster. These payments are usually specific to a declared disaster or event. The payments include lump sum payments and short-term ongoing payments.
Crisis payments are also available through Centrelink. These payments are available for people experiencing extreme circumstances which are not covered by a specific disaster relief payment.
The eligibility requirements for disaster and crisis payments can be found on the Services Australia website.
These payments, from the Australian Federal Government, recognise the impacts that disasters can have on people’s finances.
SSRV has commissioned a project to optimise our capability to respond to the social security needs of people affected by natural disasters.
We recognise that disasters can quickly lead to complex situations, affecting multiple aspects of people lives, including confusion or trouble with social security payments.
Our Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan tackles this challenge from a range of perspectives. Find out more.
