22-05-2025
BREAKING NEWS How to get disaster recovery allowance if you are impacted by flooding in Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Dungog and Mid Coast
Disaster recovery allowance payments for those affected by the NSW rain bomb will be made available.
The allowance is available for workers who will lose income, such as those who are unable to go to work or whose employer has had to cease operating.
The allowance has been made available for four impacted LGAs.
These are the Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Dungog and the Mid Coast Council areas.
'That is to assist people who have been impacted with up to 13 weeks' allowance in lieu of them being able to undertake their usual course of employment,' Federal emergency management minister Kristy McBain said.
Impacted residents will be able to apply via the MyGov website.
'If you're eligible, you'll get the maximum equivalent rate of JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance, depending on your personal circumstances,' Services Australia said
