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Disaster assistance now offered

06 Feb, 2012 03:29 PM
The federal government has activated additional disaster assistance for flood victims in Queensland and northern NSW.

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payments will give flood victims $1000 per adult and $400 per child and are available through Centrelink.

In NSW, people affected by floods in Moree, Narrabri and Gwydir can also receive payments.

In Queensland, flood victims in shires of Balonne, Barcaldine, Blackall Tambo, Maranoa, Murweh and Paroo are eligible.

To determine your eligibility phone the Department of Human Services on 180 22 66.

The federal government has activated additional disaster assistance for flood victims in Queensland and northern NSW.

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