Natural disaster grants

Deakin University is committed to helping students affected by natural disasters when they occur.

Natural Disaster Assistance packages may include the following items of support:

• A grant of up to $1000 to replace essential study materials and supplies;
• Assistance with accommodation requirements;
• 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 and chaplaincy.

How to apply

Applications for assistance can be made to both the University and the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) using the forms below.

• Natural Disaster Assistance Grant Form (PDF, 217.3KB) (University one-off payment of up to $1000)
• DUSA Natural Disaster Assistance Form (PDF, 133.2KB) (textbooks, stationery and DUSA Silver Membership)

For any enquiries relating to the Natural Disaster Assistance Package, please email finasst@deakin.edu.au.

Australian Government financial assistance

The Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) may be available to assist people who have been adversely affected by a natural disaster. This is administered through the Department of Human Services and Centrelink.