Samoa Tsunami – September 2009

The Australian Government is providing support to permanent Australian residents adversely affected by the tsunami in Samoa, through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Funeral/Memorial Assistance.

Assistance

The Australian Government is providing support to permanent Australian residents adversely affected by the tsunami in Samoa, through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Funeral/Memorial Assistance.

For more information on eligibility or if you have any queries, please visit the Centrelink Website or contact the Australian Government Samoa Tsunami and Sumatra Earthquake Hotline 1800 040 226

Centrelink’s Family Liaison Officers are available to provide social work services to the families of those affected.  Support includes crisis intervention, personal support, referral and practical assistance to affected individuals and families.  

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment provides a one-off payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per child to assist permanent Australian residents who have suffered serious injury, have witnessed the devastation of the disaster, or who are one of three immediate family members of a permanent Australian resident who was a victim of the tsunami in Samoa on 30 September 2009 (AEST).

Claims for this assistance can be lodged at Centrelink until 6 April 2010.

Funeral Assistance

Funeral/memorial assistance is available to one permanent Australian resident who is the immediate family member of a permanent Australian resident who has died as a result of the tsunami in Samoa on 30 September 2009. This assistance will provide $5,000 for the funeral or memorial and related costs.

Claims for this assistance can be lodged at Centrelink until 6 April 2010.

Media Release

Joint Media Release between the Prime Minister and the minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Assistance for Australian Affected by Samoan Tsunami and Sumatra Earthquakes