Flood disaster resource list

For those affected by floods, or those concerned about friends and family who are being affected, here are some important resources compiled by Trades Hall.

FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE

Federal Government:

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment: A lump sum of $1000 per adult and $400 for each child younger than 16 is available for any residents seriously affected in the following areas: Campaspe, Greater Shepparton, Maribyrnong, Mitchell Shire, Strathbogie. New Zealanders in these areas can also get the payment. You will need to link Centrelink to your myGov account. More information here: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/victorian-floods-october-2022-australian-government-disaster-recovery-payment

Disaster Recovery Allowance: Payment equivalent to the maximum JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance for lost income as a direct result of the Victorian Floods is applicable in the following areas: Alpine, Benalla, Buloke, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Corangamite, Gannawarra, Greater Bendigo, Greater Shepparton, Hepburn, Horsham, Loddon, Macedon Ranges, Mansfield, Maribyrnong, Mitchell, Moira, Moonee Valley, Murrindindi, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, Strathbogie Wangaratta. You need to earn less than the average Australian weekly income in the weeks after you had this income loss. New Zealanders can also get the above payment.

You will need to link Centrelink to your myGov account. More information: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/victorian-floods-october-2022-disaster-recovery-allowance

IEU supports flood affected members

Victorian Government:

Victorian emergency relief assistance payments of $560 per adult and $280 per child. You can apply here: https://emergencypayments.dffh.vic.gov.au/

Personal Hardship Assistance Program’s Emergency Re-establishment Assistance fund is only available for the hardest hit, providing up to $42,250 for uninsured properties. You will need to call the Flood Recovery Hotline 1800 560 760 to inquire about the re-establishment assistance.

Crisis Accommodation: 250 beds will open on Tuesday for crisis accommodation at the Mickleham facility. You will need to call Emergency Management Victoria’s Food Recovery Hotline 1800 560 760 to receive a referral.

OHS resources and information

Please find below links to resources from regulators and government departments on mitigating risks associated with storms and flooding, for your consideration. If you have any queries that are not addressed by these resources, please send your question to Ask Renata.

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