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Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA)

Services Australia · Checked 2026-10-16

The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) is a short-term income support payment for individuals whose income has been directly impacted by a declared major or widespread disaster. It is available for up to 13 weeks for eligible employees, sole traders, and primary producers.

Form of value

Rebate / payment

Indicative value

Payments vary

Current availability

Available to individuals affected by a declared major disaster.

Before you act: The payment is a short-term allowance provided for up to 13 weeks following a declared disaster.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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At least 16 years of age
Australian citizen or holder of an eligible visa and living in Australia for the period of the allowance
Live in, or earn or receive an income in an area affected by a declared major disaster
Experienced a loss of income as a direct result of the disaster
Earn less than the average weekly income in the weeks after the income loss