General News
17 October, 2022
We're now on disaster payment list
The Loddon Shire has now been included in the Federal Government's non-means tested disaster recovery payment. A payment of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available from 2pm today to people who live in the LGAs of Benall...
The Loddon Shire has now been included in the Federal Government's non-means tested disaster recovery payment.
A payment of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child is available from 2pm today to people who live in the LGAs of Benalla, Boroondara, Central Goldfields, Greater Bendigo, Loddon, Moonee Valley, Mount Alexander, Murrindindi and Yarra
People can claim from 2pm, Tuesday 18 October. Claims can be made online through myGov, 24 hours a day. For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit the Services Australia website: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/disasterevents
Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt: "This is a very serious situation across multiple states and we know that there may be more communities impacted by these flooding events over the coming days.
"People are doing it really tough at the moment and that’s why we’ve acted really quickly to try to get flood payments out the door to people to try to help them get back on their feet.
"As the full extent of the damage starts to become more apparent, we will keep working to provide assistance as it’s needed."