Natural disaster assistance package

Information for students affected by recent natural disasters.

Deakin University is committed to helping students affected by recent floods and bushfires in Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales start the year successfully.  If affected, you may be eligible for a special natural disaster assistance package which may include:

•    A grant of up to $1000 to replace essential study materials and supplies;
•    Assistance with accommodation requirements;
•    Priority access to the University student housing grant scheme (to help with the cost of renting off-campus);
•    Book vouchers for academic books and materials as supplied by DUSA;
•    Interest free loans of up to $2000 and assistance with other financial advice; •    Personal support counselling.

Application

2013 Natural Disaster Assistance Grant (170 KB) (one-off payment of up to $1000)

DUSA Natural Disaster Assistance – Form (150 KB) (textbooks, stationery and DUSA Silver Membership)

For any enquiries relating to the natural disaster assistance package, please email finasst@deakin.edu.au or contact Rima El Hage, Division of Student Administration on (03) 9244 6691.

Australian Government financial assistance

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) may be available to assist people who have been adversely affected by a natural disaster.

Additional information is available from Centrelink.