My office has been flooded, if you need any assistance please email me via kevin.hogan.mp@aph.gov.au.

 

Complete this online questionnaire to receive a personalised list of programs and services available for you: https://disasterassistance.service.nsw.gov.au/

 

• 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 the above grant. Click here to apply: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-small-business-northern-flood-grant

 

• Grants for medium sized businesses – $200,000 grants to assist with clean-up and essential repairs. Click here to apply: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-northern-rivers-medium-size-business-grant

 

• Northern Rivers Commercial Property (Return to Business Support Grant) is a $50,000 grant to support property owners who lease their commercial property to small and medium businesses in the Northern Rivers. Click here for more information: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/northern-rivers-commercial-property-return-business-support-grant

 

• 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.

 

• Critical Producer Grants of up to $100,000 are available to help primary producers rebuild and recover in the medium to longer term. Click here to apply: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/critical-producer-grant

 

• Supply Chain Support Program for flood-affected agricultural processing businesses are being urged to apply for further recovery support through the $22 million Supply Chain Support Program, co-funded by the Federal and State governments. www.nsw.gov.au/supplychainsupport.

 

• 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

 

• 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/

 

• 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

 

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