Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a new support package to support our region to recover and rebuild.
“Today we have announced support for small business and primary producers, with funding to help individuals and families to be announced in coming days.” Mr Hogan said.
- Grants for small businesses – up to $50,000 is available to cover costs including repairing damaged fittings and equipment and replacing stock. Call Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit https://bit.ly/3sBEcz8 to register.
- Grants for non-profit organisations – up to $50,000 is available to cover costs including repairing damaged fittings and equipment and replacing stock. Call Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit https://bit.ly/3sBEcz8 to register.
- Grants for primary producers – <$50,000 is available to cover costs including repairing damaged fencing and equipment, replacing livestock, salvaging crops and restoring fields. This will be available through the Rural Assistance Authority, call 1800 678 593 to apply.
- 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. This will be organised through Resilience NSW, details to follow.
- 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.
- Local Government Recovery Grants – will be given to councils for the immediate recovery activities, address emerging needs and help build community resilience. This is on top of funding to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.
THIS IS ON TOP OF FUNDING WE HAVE ALREADY ANNOUNCED:
- The Disaster Recovery Payment is $1000 per adult and $400 per child. For a family with two adults and two children, that’s $2800 available now.
To claim the Disaster Recovery Payment click this link: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/northern-nsw-floods-february-2022?context=60042
- The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is an ongoing payment for a maximum of 13 weeks. This is up to $677 per fortnight, depending on your personal circumstances.
To claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance, click this link: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/northern-nsw-floods-february-2022?context=60042
If you require support to claim, call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.
- Disaster Relief Grants are available through Resilience NSW. This can cover emergency food, clothing and accommodation, repair or replacement of essential furniture and personal effects, and essential repairs to housing to a habitable condition. To apply for this, phone 13 77 88 and ask for the Disaster Relief Grant administered by Resilience NSW.
- 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.
There are Centrelink and Service NSW staff available at evacuation centres to assist with claims.
My office has also been flooded, if you need any assistance please email me via kevin.hogan.mp@aph.gov.au.
