The Shoalhaven has been included as one of the areas able to receive support from the Australian Government after the extension of its Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) schemes.
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The packages were set up to to support those significantly affected by the recent storms and flooding in NSW
Sennator for New South Wales Jim Molan said the extension of financial assistance would help to provide dignity for those who had suffered a significant loss due to the storms and floods.
"The AGDRP is for people whose homes have been severely damaged or destroyed, who have been seriously injured or who have lost a family member and puts money straight in their pocket," Senator Molan said.
"The Australian Government is supporting communities through this crisis, and Services Australia have surged over 5000 staff to support the current disaster response effort.
People eligible for DRA can access income assistance for up to 13 weeks, equivalent to the maximum rate of Jobseeker Payment or Youth Allowance.
Equivalent financial assistance will also be available to eligible New Zealand citizens ('non-protected' Special Category Visa, subclass 444 holders) affected by the storms and floods. Services Australia Disaster Assistance phone lines are open from 8am to 8pm local time, seven days a week.
For more information on support available, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au/disaster.
