{"id":102365,"date":"2025-03-11T13:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T02:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=102365"},"modified":"2025-03-11T13:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T02:02:08","slug":"6500-centrelink-payments-to-aussies-hit-by-ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred-launch-today-check-if-youre-on-the-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/6500-centrelink-payments-to-aussies-hit-by-ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred-launch-today-check-if-youre-on-the-list\/","title":{"rendered":"$6,500 Centrelink Payments to Aussies Hit by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Launch Today \u2014 Check If You\u2019re on the List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Australians affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred<\/strong> can now apply for financial support through Centrelink<\/strong>, with payments of up to $6,500<\/strong> available for those who lost income due to the disaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Disaster Recovery Allowance<\/strong>, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese<\/strong>, is designed to help impacted workers and sole traders get back on their feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Government Launches Disaster Recovery Payments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From 2 PM AEDT today<\/strong>, Australians who have suffered income loss<\/strong> as a direct result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can apply for financial assistance via myGov. The government has activated this disaster relief measure to provide up to 13 weeks of income support<\/strong> to affected individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese<\/strong> assured affected communities that support is available, stating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy message to these communities in this difficult time is we\u2019ve got your back and will support you through the recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Who Is Eligible for the $6,500 Payment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To qualify for the Disaster Recovery Allowance<\/a><\/strong>, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n