Disaster Assist
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The storm and associated flooding that started on 20 May 2009 caused significant damage across parts of South-east Queensland and North Coast and Northern Rivers regions of New South Wales.
Given the severity of the associated flooding, the Australian Government is providing the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment to those adversely affected by the disaster.
On 24 April 2009 the World Health Organisation (WHO) advised of an outbreak of a new strain of flu - H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza).
The Australian Government has robust plans to deal with influenza outbreaks and is working closely with state and territory governments and relevant authorities to monitor the situation and prevent any spread of this strain of flu.
The bushfires that started in January/February 2009 have caused major devastation across Victoria, causing a loss of life and property.
Given the severity of the bushfires, the Commonwealth Government is providing a range of measures to support Australians adversely affected by these bushfires.
The North Queensland Floods that started in January/February 2009 due to the rain depression caused by Ex Cyclone Ellie caused major devastation across Northern and Far North Queensland.
Given the severity of the floods in North Queensland, the Commonwealth Government is providing a range of measures to those adversely affected.
On 12 January 2009 a rain depression caused by Ex Tropical Cyclone Charlotte exacerbated monsoonal flooding in the North Western Queensland region, isolating communities for an extended period.
The Commonwealth Government is providing support to those adversely affected by the flooding and isolation in this region through a range of measures.
The Commonwealth Government is providing support to Australians adversely affected by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and support from Centrelink Family Support Team social workers.
The Australian Government Disaster Assist website has been set up by the Australian Government to give individuals and families better access to information about recovery assistance following a disaster. The Australian Government may provide assistance to aid the recovery of Australians most affected by an offshore or onshore disaster. In such cases, this website will have up to date public information messages, relevant free call numbers, information on Australian Government Assistance Packages offered and links to other relevant websites and information.
The Australian Government is continuously updating the information on this website and we encourage you to regularly revisit the site for updated information.