Flood Support

My office has been flooded, if you need any assistance please email me via kevin.hogan.mp@aph.gov.au. There are also Recovery Centre’s set up across the region to help, click this link to find one close to you: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/recovery-centres

• Helping you get back to your home – $15,000 grant to repair and refit damaged homes (for owners and landlords). $5,000 for the replacement of essential household items (for owners and renters). Click this link to apply: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-flood-recovery-back-home-grant

• The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is an ongoing payment for a maximum of 13 weeks. To claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance, click this link: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/nsw-floods-february-2022?context=60042 If you require support to claim, call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.

• Grants for small businesses – up to $50,000 is available to cover costs including repairing damaged fittings and equipment and replacing stock. Click here to apply: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-february-and-march-2022-storm-and-flood-disaster-recovery-small-business-grant.

• $10,000 is available for small businesses not eligible for this support, they will be able to apply on the Service NSW website soon. Click here to register: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/get-notified-about-northern-rivers-business-support-package

• Grants for medium sized businesses – $200,000 grants to assist with clean-up and essential repairs. This program will be run by the Department of Regional NSW and will open in the coming weeks for applications. Click here to register: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/get-notified-about-northern-rivers-business-support-package

• Grants for primary producers – up to $75,000 is available to cover costs including repairing damaged fencing and equipment, replacing livestock, salvaging crops and restoring fields. Click this link to apply: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/disaster-assistance/storm-and-flood-programs/sdg-february-2022. Grants of up to $25,000 are available for farmers not currently eligible for this support. For further information, go to raa.nsw.gov.au, call 1800 678 593.

• Grants for non-profit organisations – up to $50,000 is available to cover costs including repairing damaged fittings and equipment and replacing stock. Click here to apply: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-february-and-march-2022-storm-and-flood-disaster-recovery-small-business-grant

• The Disaster Recovery Payment is $1000 per adult and $400 per child. To claim the Disaster Recovery Payment click this link: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/nsw-floods-february-2022?context=60042

• Disaster Relief Grants are available to cover replacement of essential furniture and personal effects, emergency food, clothing and accommodation, repair or, and essential repairs to housing to a habitable condition. Click here to apply: https://www.nsw.gov.au/resilience-nsw/disaster-relief-grant-for-individuals

• Temporary housing support is available. This includes hotel accommodation, grants for rental costs, motor homes and temporary dwelling options. Click here to apply for rental support: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-flood-recovery-rental-support-payment Click here to register for other temporary housing support: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/register-interest-floods-temporary-housing-support-package

• Flood Clean-up Package – the clean-up covers both insured and uninsured properties and assists with the clean-up and restoration of flood damaged assets. Click here to apply: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/request-flood-clean-and-essential-items

• Freight subsidies for primary producers – up to 50% of the cost on the carriage of livestock and fodder to help primary producers. This will be available through the Rural Assistance Authority, call 1800 678 593 to apply.

• The Australian Taxation Office has also announced support including extra time to pay tax or lodge tax returns, activity statements or other obligations, and are prioritising any refunds owed to you. For more information, click here: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Support-in-difficult-times/

• Australian Red Cross will provide two grants to people affected by the New South Wales 2022 floods, applications will open on Friday 18 March 2022. Once open, you can apply at https://www.redcross.org.au/grants 
  • Bereavement Grant – $20,000 (to support next-of-kin of those who died as a direct result of the floods)
  • Household Grant – $500 per household

• Critical Producer Grants for significantly impacted primary producers (in addition to existing grants). For example, a farmer can apply for herd rebuilding, replacement of fences, and other damaged infrastructure. This program will be run by the Department of Regional NSW and will open in the coming weeks for applications.

• Funding for property assessments and the demolition of those found to be uninhabitable.This is an ‘opt-in’ program for property owners to cover structural assessments, demolition and waste removal costs. This program will be run by the Department of Regional NSW and will open in the coming weeks for applications.Click here to register: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods/get-notified-about-flood-recovery-property-assessment-and-demolition-pad-program

• Primary Industry Grants for projects that support sector-wide recovery. For example, projects that improve supply chain and building industry resilience. This program will be run by the Department of Regional NSW and will open in the coming weeks for applications.

For more information on assistance available, click this link: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/floods