Disaster Assistance

Assistance and support for businesses affected by natural disasters

Closing date not statedRounds and funding can end without much notice. Check the official page.

Disaster Assist points businesses to recovery payments and support after declared natural disasters.

Who can apply

Businesses (and individuals) affected by a declared natural disaster in Australia. What's available depends on the specific disaster declaration.

Program: Disaster Assistance
Provider: Australian Government
Level: Australian Government
Type: Free service or training
Amount: Types of assistance and support vary.
Closing date: Closing date not stated
Region: Australia-wide
Industries: Disaster & recovery, Any industry
Last checked: 22 Oct 2026

Read the official page Apply (official portal)

Not sure this fits your business?

This one is a free program you register for yourself. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.

Eligibility quick-check

Business structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
Location: only businesses in the declared disaster areas.

A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.

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How to apply for Disaster Assistance

Check you fit the program's criteria on the official page.
Register or book through the provider's official site. Free government programs shouldn't ask you to pay to join.
Have your ABN and a short description of your business ready.