Australians affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can now apply for the Centrelink cyclone payment, which provides up to $6,500 in financial relief for lost income.
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From March 11, 2025, at 2 PM AEDT, eligible workers and sole traders can submit claims through myGov for up to 13 weeks of financial support under the Centrelink cyclone payment scheme.
Who Can Apply for the Centrelink Cyclone Payment?
To qualify for the Centrelink cyclone payment, you must:
✔ Have lost income due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
✔ Live or work in one of the 31 affected areas in Queensland or New South Wales
✔ Be 16 years or older
✔ Have an income that falls below the Australian weekly average
Eligible Areas for the Centrelink Cyclone Payment
📍 Queensland:
Brisbane, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Gympie, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Southern Downs, Sunshine Coast
📍 New South Wales:
Armidale, Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Glen Innes Severn, Kempsey, Kyogle, Lismore, Mid-Coast, Nambucca, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Richmond, Tenterfield, Tweed, Lord Howe Island (including nearby islands within a 3 Nautical Mile radius)
⚠ Check your eligibility on the Services Australia website.
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How Much is the Centrelink Cyclone Payment?
The Centrelink cyclone payment is paid fortnightly based on the JobSeeker or Youth Allowance rate, depending on personal circumstances.
💰 Fortnightly Payment: Up to $1,007
⏳ Duration: Up to 13 weeks
💵 Maximum Payment: $6,545
Payments start from the date income was lost due to the cyclone. If eligible for the full period, applicants can receive the full $6,500 Centrelink cyclone payment.
How to Apply for the Centrelink Cyclone Payment
🗓 Applications Open: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 2 PM AEDT
🌐 Apply Via: myGov
📞 Need Help? Call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line at 180 22 66.
Additional Financial Support Alongside the Centrelink Cyclone Payment
Along with the Centrelink cyclone payment, impacted Australians may qualify for state and bank relief programs.
✅ Emergency Assistance from Queensland & NSW
✔ $180 per individual or $900 per family for essentials like food, medicine, and accommodation
✔ Queensland applications open now
✔ NSW applications open March 12
✅ NAB Disaster Relief Grants
✔ $1,000 grants available for NAB customers impacted by the cyclone
⚠ The Centrelink cyclone payment is the only federal relief activated. The $1,000 Disaster Relief Payment has not been confirmed yet.
Apply Now for the Centrelink Cyclone Payment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured affected communities, “We’ve got your back and will support you through the recovery.”
Australians impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred should apply now to secure their Centrelink cyclone payment before the deadline.
✔ Check eligibility
✔ Apply via myGov
✔ Stay updated on further financial aid
For full details and to claim your Centrelink cyclone payment, visit Services Australia today. 🚨💵