The Federal Government has extended the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to all of Queensland’s Cassowary Coast and Townsville local government areas.
This means anyone who has suffered the most serious impacts including major damage to their home, serious injury, or loss of a loved one during the recent flooding event may be eligible for the payment.
The payment provides up to 13 weeks of income support for workers and sole traders depending on their personal circumstances.
Claims for the AGDRP open today (March 19, 2025) at 2pm.
More information is available at Disaster support and recovery and Natural disaster support.
The easiest way to claim is online through myGov or via the myGov app. If people need help to claim, they can call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.
Minister for Government Services Katy Gallagher said the AGDRP was one of the many payments available to support communities impacted by the recent flooding.
“I encourage people in the impacted areas to check their eligibility for payments on Services Australia’s website or via the myGov app,” she said.
Emergency Management Minister Jenny McAllister said recovery would take time and the government would provide support for the long haul.
“We know this event has impacted people in different ways,” she said.
“We have worked closely with the Queensland Government to ensure that there are a range of payments available to meet different needs.”
