Australian Government COVID-19 disaster payments: A quick guide

The Australian Government has announced two new payments to assist those affected by state and territory government decisions relating to COVID-19:

the COVID-19 Disaster Payment for those whose income is affected by state and territory government restrictions on movement or ‘lockdowns’ following COVID-19 outbreaks and

the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for those directed to self-isolate or quarantine due to having COVID-19 or being a close contact of someone who does

The eligibility criteria include a holder of a visa class permitted to work in Australia

 (https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2122/Quick_Guides/COVID-19DisasterPayments)

To check out the eligibility criteria and payment rates please visit-

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/covid-19-disaster-payment

Also, you can watch this video to learn about the COVID-19 Disaster Payment –

 https://youtu.be/nwv3WhJfyg0

To apply for covid-19 disaster payment, either you can apply online at the following link or or Call – 180 22 66.

Appy online- https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/jobseeker-payment/how-claim

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