Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018

The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018 applies from 1 November 2018 in respect of eligible events that have occurred on or after that date. All eligible events occurring up to and including 31 October 2018 will be governed by the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Determination 2017.

Under the joint Australian Government-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018, assistance is provided to alleviate the financial burden on states and territories. It also supports the provision of urgent financial assistance to disaster affected communities.

Under these arrangements, the state or territory government determines which areas receive assistance and what assistance is available to individuals and communities.

Where the arrangements have been activated, the Australian Government may fund up to 75 per cent of the assistance available to individuals and communities. This contribution is delivered through a number of assistance measures and may include:

personal hardship and distress assistance, including the engagement of a Community Recovery Officer to work with individuals and families experiencing personal hardship and distress
counter disaster operations
concessional loans or interest subsidies for small businesses and primary producers
transport freight subsidies for primary producers
loans and grants to voluntary non-profit organisations and needy individuals
the reconstruction of essential public assets
community recovery funds.

In addition, clean-up and recovery grants may be made available to assist businesses, including farm businesses, to resume trading as soon as possible. The grants may be used for clean-up activities, replacement of damaged equipment and stock, and other general repairs.

Disaster recovery funding assistance is delivered through state and territory agencies (ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic and WA).

For more detailed information refer to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018 below.