The Premier’s Natural Disaster Recovery Fund has been activated to provide financial assistance for eligible households, community groups and small businesses facing ongoing disruptions as they recover from Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
If you have been impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, visit Cyclone Narelle Recovery on the DFES Recovery website or learn more below.
What payments are available
Payments will be provided in tiers:
- $20,000 is available to residents whose home has been severely damaged or destroyed.
- $10,000 for those who have suffered major damage.
- $5,000 minimum for eligible small businesses and community groups to help with repairs and recovery.
Who can access the recovery fund
Tiered payments under the recovery fund are available to those who have suffered major damage or residents whose homes have been severely damaged or destroyed.
Support is also available for small businesses and community groups that need help with repairs and recovery.
If you have been impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, visit Cyclone Narelle Recovery for more information about the Premier’s Natural Disaster Recovery Fund.
How does the recovery fund work
Payment will be distributed by partners The Australian Red Cross and the Western Australian Council of Social Services (WACOSS) following an assessment process, with funding from Lotterywest.
What other support is available
This support is in addition to the Premier's Relief Payment, which is available to households impacted by this event, and the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements that were made available to impacted individuals, local governments, small businesses and primary producers. To check eligibility and apply for other recovery support, visit recovery.dfes.wa.gov.au.
This payment is available to help residents pay for food, clothing, personal effects, transport and emergency accommodations.
Households and businesses are encouraged to check eligibility and apply via Recovering from an Emergency - Emergency WA Warnings & Incidents.
