Disaster Support For Port Stephens After Severe Storms

Port Stephen

A natural disaster declaration has been made for Port Stephens following severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall that impacted the regions between January 15 and January 17. This means practical support and financial assistance are available to help you get back on your feet.

There's a range of assistance options available for individuals, primary producers and small business, sporting clubs and not-for-profit organisations.

Find out what financial assistance you're eligible for at Service NSW, disasterassistance.service.nsw.gov.au or phone 13 77 88.

Individual assistance	Immediate assistance such as emergency accommodation. Grants for low income, uninsured residents to replace lost essential household items to maintain basic standard of living. Grants for low income, uninsured residents to undertake essential structural repairs to homes damaged by the disaster event.
Primary producers and small businesses	Concessional loans up to $130,000 Transport subsidies up to $15,000
Sporting and recreation clubs	Concessional loans up to $10,000 Grant up to $2,000
Not-for-profit organisations	Concessional loans up to $25,000

You may also be eligible for an Ausgrid food spoilage claim of up to $250 due to power outages. Visit ausgrid.com.au/Contact-Us/Make-a-claim-Step-1.

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