Emergency financial assistance of $4,000 will be available for eligible residents whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged in the Mariginiup Bushfire through the Premier’s Relief Payment program.
Those whose homes suffered minor damage will also be able to access a one-off $2,000 payment.
The relief payment can assist affected residents with expenses such as purchasing food and other essential items, as well as securing emergency transport, or temporary accommodation.
The Premier’s Relief Payment will open on Saturday 25 November 2023, managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
Eligibility details and application information are available at dfes.smartygrants.com.au/premiersreliefM
The Recovery Grants Team can be contacted for application assistance via:
Recovery Grants Hotline: 1800 490 678 (open from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm)
Email: recoverygrants@dfes.wa.gov.au
The relief payment is additional assistance on top of the State Government's emergency relief and support services.
For the latest alerts and warnings, including Total Fire Bans, visit Emergency WA.
