The Tasmanian Government has announced a state-wide
Emergency Food Grants fund
following significant power outages across the state. Tasmanian households who have gone without power for at least 72 hours are eligible for a payment of $350.Emergency Assistance Grants are available for residents in the Derwent Valley affected by flooding waters or who have become isolated because of road closures.
To help support those who have been directly impacted, the following supports are available:
Emergency Assistance Grants
Emergency Assistance Grants for residents in the Derwent Valley who have been impacted by flooding. The grants are available now to help eligible residents obtain essential and appropriate shelter, food, transport and personal items.
Grant funds available are:
- $250 per adult (over 18 years);
- $125 per dependent child (under 18 years); and
- a maximum of $1,000 for any one family.
Emergency Food Grant Fund
Emergency Food Grant Fund providing payments of $350 for Tasmanian households who have gone without power for at least 72 hours. Applications for the Emergency Food Grant Fund can be made online.
Funding for Community Organisations
Immediate funding for community organisations to provide food and water relief across the state. These items are available for Tasmanians in need, through our neighbourhood houses, Foodbank and Loaves and Fishes.
Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)
Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) have been activated, enabling grants to be made available to local communities and councils as they commence recovery efforts. Enquiries can be made by email.
Affected individuals can apply for Recovery and Restoration Grants online from 2pm Monday 9 September.
TasNetwork’s Power Supply Guarantee
For Tasmanians who may not be eligible for the Emergency Food Grant Fund, they may be able to receive compensation through TasNetwork’s Power Supply Guarantee.
Community Support
Councils and community organisations have also come together to establish drop in locations for Tasmanians in need of a shower, charging station or a cuppa. Locations are available on the TasNetworks Website.