Premier’s Natural Disaster Recovery Fund

This fund is designed to complement existing financial relief measures and ensure flexible, targeted support where it is most needed.

Who can apply?

This fund is available for impacted households, homeowners and tenants whose primary residence has been destroyed, severely damaged, or sustained major damage by Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

Each eligible household can receive one payment. To help us process your application, please make sure only one person applies per household.

If you are a local business or community organisation, please go to WACOSS for support.

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must:

• have already received the Premier’s Relief Payment
• have lived in the affected home at the time of Tropical Cyclone Narelle (March 2026)
• be the primary occupant (owner or renter)
• be 18 years or older at the time of the disaster
• provide supporting evidence of damage.

Payment amounts

For households:

• $20,000 for homes that are destroyed or severely damaged.
  
• $10,000 for homes that have suffered major damage.
  
• No payment for minor damage.

How to apply

Check the eligibility criteria above to make sure you qualify.
Gather the documents you'll need: identification, evidence of damage and a bank statement.
When you're ready, start here:

When you start your application, you’ll need to create an account. Watch the video below for a step‑by‑step guide.

Watch: How to create your account

The process

Assessment
After your application is submitted, it is reviewed against set criteria by Australian Red Cross to determine eligibility. Red Cross may contact you through the portal or by phone if more information is needed.

Receive outcome
Approved applicants will receive payment to their bank account to support their recovery. Applicants not approved will be notified by email.

Program evaluation
Applicants will be asked to provide feedback to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of the fund.

Additional support and resources

WA Department of Communities Emergency relief and support services

Australian Red Cross Emergencies and disasters

EmergencyWA Recovering from an emergency

Contact us

For further details, you can email us at cva@redcross.org.au

We’ll process applications in order of receipt and call every applicant as we reach theirs. To help us support everyone as quickly as possible, we’re unable to provide progress updates. We appreciate your understanding.