Joint media release with the Hon Peter Malinauskas and the Hon Nat Cook MP
More support has been extended to flood-impacted South Australians who have lost household goods or experienced property damage, to make it safer to return home sooner.
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have allocated $1.72 million to help deliver re-establishment grants, for those whose principal place of residence has been impacted by the River Murray floods.
Uninsured property owners, impacted by the floods can now access $10,000 grants to help with structural repairs like replacing or repairing non-structural walls, roof cladding or flooring. The grant can also be used to support the cost of rebuilding from the ground up if a home is considered a total loss.
$10,000 grants are also available to replace essential household and personal effects in their home that have been damaged or lost, such as whitegoods, appliances, furniture and electronics.
Both grant programs are open from today, April 27.
The support is available through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This co-funding is an important step for many people in the Murray River community to rebuild damaged homes and replace destroyed items that are essential for day-to-day life.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Murray Watt said both governments were working closely to assist flood-impacted residents in South Australia as they undertake the recovery process.
"These grants are the latest under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements initiative designed to provide targeted relief to flood-affected communities," Minister Watt said.
"I encourage all uninsured property owners who have been impacted by flooding to apply at their local Recovery Centre as soon as possible".
Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas said residents along the River Murray have been severely impacted by the flood event and we are committed to continuing to provide support where it's needed most.
"These grants will provide flood-affected property owners the opportunity to start to rebuild," Mr Malinauskas said.
"We continue to work with the Federal Government to ensure grants are available for flood-impacted residents."
South Australian Minister for Human Services, Nat Cook said uninsured property owners affected by flooding now have an important safety net with the introduction of these re-establishment grants.
"These grants will ensure recovery work on properties can commence as soon as possible," Ms Cook said.
"Owners can now focus their attention on repairing their homes and rebuilding along the River Murray."
Applications for a re-establishment grant must be made in person at your local Recovery Centre at Murray Bridge and Mannum, or the Housing SA office in Berri.
All grant applications will be subject to income testing.
For current information and to view available assistance measures please visit: RecoverySA
