UPDATED: Red Cross Emergency Grants
Updated information on the Red Cross bushfire assistance grants, a number of which have increased, is now available. People who have already received these grants will automatically be contacted by SMS and / or email for top ups. All grants remain open for new applications until 31 August 2020.
The main changes are:
- Primary Residence Repair Grant–amount increased from $5,000 to $10,000
- Re-establishment Grant–amount increased for home owner occupiers up to $40,000
- Injury grant – a further $7,500 available for those who have additional out of pocket medical expenses (making $15,000 total available)
- Bereavement grant – An additional $30,000 available for the senior next of kin if they are continuing to experience financial hardship
For more information, visit https://www.redcross.org.au/get-help/emergencies/recovering-from-emergencies/grants
Open Date: Tue 07/07/2020
Close Date: Mon 31/08/2020