Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Residents in the north-east of New South Wales who have been severely affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will receive emergency financial assistance as part of a jointly funded relief package. The support package will provide financial aid of $180 for individuals and up to $900 per family to help cover essential costs, including food, clothing, medicines, and emergency accommodation. The Personal Hardship Assistance Grant is one of several measures aimed at supporting affected communities in their recovery. To be eligible for the grant, individuals must reside in one of the declared affected Local Government Areas, which include Armidale, Ballina, Bellingen,…

Disaster relief measures have been extended to the Armidale, Glen Innes Severn, and Tenterfield Local Government Areas (LGAs) in northern New South Wales as the effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred continue to be felt inland. Support is available under the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), providing assistance to affected residents, businesses, and local councils. Available Assistance The relief measures include: Support for eligible residents to meet immediate needs such as emergency accommodation and essential items, typically provided through evacuation or recovery centres. Grants for low-income residents to replace essential household items and undertake structural repairs to restore homes…