The Albanese Government is providing over $1.7 million in disaster support for Victorian and Queensland communities affected by recent fires and floods.
Shared across 39 Commonwealth funded Emergency Relief providers, this funding will help individuals and families recovering from natural disasters access essential items like food, clothing and petrol vouchers.
Each Commonwealth funded Emergency Relief provider operating in an affected area will receive a 25% boost to their yearly base funding for that specific region.
It will also allow providers to offer extra support to those in need, including referrals to financial counselling, mental health support, and other services that may help people through this challenging high-risk weather season.
“When disaster strikes, no one should be faced with a choice between putting food on the table or paying their bills,” said Minister for Social Services, Tanya Plibersek.
“Emergency Relief providers are already supporting Australians doing it tough, but we know in the aftermath of natural disasters they face an increase in demand for their services.
“This funding means more services and support on the ground, giving Queenslanders and Victorians a helping hand as they recover.”
This support is in addition to the $2 million the government provided in December 2025 for food relief and essential material aid to help ease pressure on Australians doing it tough and to make sure communities were prepared for the high-risk weather season.
Read also: ACMA seeks industry action on unsafe communications devices sold online
More information on Emergency Relief, including how to find a provider, is available on the Department of Social Services website.
List of areas to receive funding:
- Ballarat (VIC)
- Bendigo (VIC)
- Geelong (VIC)
- Hume (VIC)
- Latrobe – Gippsland (VIC)
- Melbourne – North East (VIC)
- Melbourne – North West (VIC)
- Melbourne – Outer East (VIC)
- North West (VIC)
- Shepparton (VIC)
- Warrnambool and South West (VIC)
- Queensland – Outback (QLD)
Latest
Popular