Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree Plains residents to access disaster recovery funds

After flood waters tore through the town in September, "seriously affected" residents in Gunnedah have been given until April next year to apply for recovery assistance.

If eligible, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment will issue a lump sum of $1000 per adult and $400 for every child under the age of 16.

The recovery payments are also available to flood affected residents in Narrabri and Moree Plains.

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The lump sum payment can be claimed through MyGov or by calling Services Australia on 180 22 26.

The payments come after disaster assistance was extended to Gunnedah following flooding in August.

The downpour of August 5 and 6 saw roads, particularly around Breeza, damaged.

The disaster funding will include support for council to cover the cost of the clean up, help for eligible people whose homes or belongings have been damaged, concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations and freight subsidies for primary producers.

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