The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been extended to people severely affected by the flooding caused by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald in the NSW township of Tumbulgum.
Minister for Emergency Management Mark Dreyfus QC announced that eligible people in the township of Tumbulgum can claim payments of $1000 for each adult and $400 for each child.
“This has been a difficult time for people affected by these floods and these payments will provide a helping hand as the severely affected Tumbulgum community moves into the recovery phase,” Mr Dreyfus said.
Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said she was happy to play her part in securing the funding for Tumbulgum residents.
“I approached the Attorney-General to secure some extra assistance for those people in Tumbulgum who were severely impacted by the flooding event. It’s been such a difficult time for those locals affected by the event,” Justine said
The AGDRP is also being provided in the Clarence Valley Local Government Area, New South Wales, for the severe weather, rainfall and associated flooding following ex-tropical cyclone Oswald.
The easiest way to lodge a claim for the AGDRP is online at
Completed claim forms can also be lodged in person at a Commonwealth Department of Human Services service centre.
Further information on Australian Government assistance is available online at
www.humanservices.gov.au or by calling the Australian Government Information Line on 180 22 66 from 8am to 8pm local time, seven days a week. www.disasterassist.gov.au.
