The Western Australian Government can activate special emergency financial assistance (known as the Premier’s Natural Disaster Recovery Fund) to provide critical financial support to community members facing disruption and losses as they recover from significant natural disasters. Residents, businesses and community groups may be eligible for financial assistance.
The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), will administer the scheme for impacted small businesses and community service organisations. Red Cross Australia will administer the scheme for impacted households.
Small businesses and community service organisations may be eligible for $5,000 to help with repairs and recovery. The payment is intended to contribute to the costs associated with restoring damaged property to enable the resumption or continuation of operations.
The Premier’s Natural Disaster Recovery Fund was activated in response to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle and Associated Flooding. Applications for the Fund closed on Friday 31st July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
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If you have been impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, visit DFES Recovery for more information on what other support may be available to you.