Crisis payments and allowances
Australian government disaster recovery payment
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is available to assist people who have been adversely affected by flooding in various Local Government Areas.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/australian-government-disaster-recovery-payment
Crisis payment
Crisis Payment is a one-off payment that helps those who have experienced difficult or extreme circumstances.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/crisis-payment?utm_id=7
Pharmaceutical allowance
Pharmaceutical Allowance helps people with the cost of prescription medicines.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/pharmaceutical-allowance
Remote area allowance
Remote Area Allowance gives you extra financial help if you receive certain income support payments and live in a remote area.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/remote-area-allowance
Special benefit
Special Benefit is a payment that helps people who are in severe financial need because of reasons outside their control and who cannot receive any other Centrelink pension or benefit.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/special-benefit
Telephone allowance
Telephone Allowance helps with the costs of maintaining a telephone and home internet service.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/telephone-allowance
Widow allowance
If you have become widowed, divorced or separated later in life, were born on or before 1 July 1955, and have no recent workforce experience, Widow Allowance ensures you have an adequate income.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Centrelink/widow-allowance
