Joint media release with the Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
The Albanese Government has activated federal financial assistance for more Northern Territorians impacted by severe flooding events.
From 2pm local time on Thursday, 9 April 2026, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) will be made available for eligible people in the following locations:
- Adelaide River and Collett Creek in the Coomalie Local Government Area (LGA)
- Nhulunbuy in the East Arnhem LGA
- Alyangula, Angurugu and Umbakumba in the Groote Archipelago LGA
- Fly Creek in the Litchfield LGA
- Numbulwar in the Roper Gulf LGA
- Edith in the Victoria Daly LGA
- Jabiru in the West Arnhem LGA.
AGDRP is available for people who have been directly impacted by recent rainfall and flooding. This includes major damage to their home, serious injury, or loss of a loved one as a direct result of the rainfall and flooding. It's a one-off payment of $1,000 per eligible adult and $400 per child.
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) will also be available for eligible people impacted by these events in the following LGAs:
- Belyuen
- Coomalie
- Wagait
- West Arnhem
- Cox Daly Unincorporated Area
- Darwin-Greater Darwin Unincorporated Area
- Marrakai-Douglas Daly Unincorporated Area.
DRA supports people who have lost income as a direct result of this event by providing up to 13 weeks of income support for workers and sole traders, depending on their personal circumstances.
Impact assessments are undertaken by emergency management agencies as locations become safe to access. Those impact assessments allow the Australian Government to activate additional support for those communities.
These payments are on top of the other recovery assistance that has been activated under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to help households, small businesses, primary producers and councils.
People can check their eligibility for AGDRP and DRA on the Services Australia website.
The quickest way to claim AGDRP and DRA is online through myGov.
If people need help to claim, they can call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.
To change or pause Centrelink debt repayments, affected people can do so online or in the mobile app (through the Money You Owe service), or by calling 1800 076 072.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Government Services Katy Gallagher
"These are challenging times for many Territorians as recovery continues from recent floods.
"We've extended the AGDRP and DRA to additional locations across the Northern Territory.
"I encourage anyone impacted by the floods between February and March to check their eligibility on the Services Australia website. Claims open from 2pm local time on Thursday 9 April 2026."
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain
"The Albanese Government is continuing to work closely with the Northern Territory Government to understand the impacts that these back-to-back severe flooding events have had across the Territory.
"We know that this continues to be a difficult time for those impacted, which is why our Government has expanded Commonwealth financial assistance measures to more Territorians.
"We will continue to work closely with all levels of government on further requests for assistance to support medium and long-term recovery."
Quotes attributable to Senator for the Northern Territory Malarndirri McCarthy
"I am pleased to see the supports extended to further areas to help more Territorians through these difficult times.
"The recovery from the recent unprecedented flooding is going to be a long one, and I want those communities who have been impacted to know the Albanese Government stands with you.
"We will continue to work closely with the Northern Territory Government to support Territorians at this time."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour MP
"From flooding across the region to Cyclone Narelle, the Top End has been severely impacted by recent extreme weather events.
"Our government knows how devastating they have been and these payments will help get affected communities back on their feet.
"I encourage everyone in the nominated areas to jump on the Services Australia website and check if you are eligible to receive these payments"
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Solomon Luke Gosling MP
"Territorians in the Top End have experienced a record wet season and a string of significant weather events so this support is welcome for people who have been directly impacted by flooding and rainfall.
"These payments are in addition to other recovery assistance provided to help households, small businesses, primary producers and councils."
