Find out about the two types of grants and the building works that can be undertaken.
There are two types of reimbursement grants available for a homeowner whose insured residential property sustained damage from Cyclone Seroja. An eligible applicant can apply for one or both types of reimbursement grants to the maximum of $20,000.
Recovery Grant
The Recovery Grant reimburses insured homeowners who incurred costs because their insurance policy did not cover the total cost of clean-up or repair works.
Evidence is required when applying for a Recovery Grant and includes, but is not limited to:
Resilience Grant
The Resilience Grant reimburses homeowners for building works not covered by their insurance policy that improve the resilience of their residential property against future cyclones.
Evidence of the following building works is required when applying for a Resilience Grant:
Understand how you may be eligible for one or both grants.
Eligibility for the Resilience Grant requires:
Eligibility for the Recovery Grant requires building works be undertaken by:
Applicants are not able to claim costs for their own labour or in-kind labour.
Learn about the grant application process and how the applications are assessed.
The following steps outline the application and assessment process:
As part of the assessment process the following evidence may be requested:
Do you have questions about the grants or your application?
Information and support with your grant application are available via phone, email or in person.
Chat with a Community Recovery Officer based at one of the following recovery hub:
Kalbarri Recovery Hub
59b Hackney Street, Kalbarri
9.00am– 3.00pm Tuesday to Friday (closed Monday)
Northampton Recovery Hub
202 Hampton Road, Northampton
9.00am– 3.00pm Monday to Friday
Morawa Recovery Hub
Corner of Prater and Dreghorn Street, Morawa
10.00am to 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Mingenew Recovery Hub
6 Victoria Street. Mingenew
9.00am to 3.00pm Monday only
Geraldton Recovery Hub
Moonyoonooka
9.00am – 3.00pm weekdays
By appointment: 0448 354 239 or SerojaGeraldton@dfes.wa.gov.au
Here you will find helpful links about building and repair works.
Read here if you are undertaking building works for insured cyclone affected residents.
Builders who are undertaking works for Cyclone Seroja affected residents should be made aware if their customer is intending to apply for a Recovery and/or Resilience Grant.
Builders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Recovery and Resilience Grant Program, specifically the evidence required of works undertaken.
Photographic evidence of works undertaken will be required as part of the grant application process. It is recommended builders take photographs of works before they commence and upon completion.
Additionally, if the property has undergone upgrades to make it more resilient to future cyclones, photographs of the installed resilient treatments such as tie-downs will be required.
For further information please read the following documents:
Get answers to commonly asked questions about the grants program.
Yes. You can phone 1800 490 678 to speak with a member of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Recovery and Resilience Grants Team who will be happy to assist with your query and support you through the application process.
You can also visit one of the Community Recovery Hubs in Northampton, Kalbarri, Morawa (Tuesday to Friday only) and Mingenew (Monday only) and speak with a Community Recovery Officer.
If you have commenced or completed works that may be eligible for one or both grants, please contact the Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Recovery and Resilience Grants Team who can assist you with determining the evidence you require to help with your application
If you are yet to commence works that may be considered eligible, you can apply for the grant to confirm your eligibility. Once deemed eligible, a grants officer will provide support during the application process to ensure the correct evidence is supplied to prove the repair and/or resilience building works have been completed to the required specifications.
Yes. There are a few options if you cannot complete the form online.
You can phone 1800 490 678 to speak with a member of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Recovery and Resilience Grants Team who can post or email you a copy of the application form.
You can pop into one of the Community Recovery Hubs in Northampton, Kalbarri, Morawa (Tues to Fri), Mingenew (Mon) and speak with a Community Recovery Officer who can provide you with a hard copy form.
Alternatively, you can also download a PDF application form from this link.
Yes. A combination of recovery and resilience activities can be undertaken, subject to your application being approved. The maximum funding you can receive for your property is $20,000.
Yes. If you meet the general eligibility criteria and have cleaned-up your insured residential property and/or the immediate surrounding area you may be eligible for reimbursement through a Recovery Grant.
You will need to provide evidence to prove that you are insured, have paid for the clean-up at your own expense and can demonstrate what clean-up activities were undertaken. Evidence such as photos of the debris and damage will be required. Please contact a member of the DFES Recovery and Resilience Grants Team who can assist you with the evidence required as part of the application process.
Yes. You may be eligible for a Recovery Grant if you are going to build on the damaged property or repair your house.
You may be eligible for a Resilience Grant if you undertake one or more of the four resilience building works. The four works are upgrading roof tie-downs, installing cyclone rated window protections, installing solid core external doors, and installing wind rated garage doors.
Being reimbursed will depend upon evidence of the works were undertaken.
Yes. The Resilience Grant is aimed at supporting those who made an insurance claim, even if it was for an external structure such as fencing or shed damage.
The purpose of the Resilience Grant is to improve the resilience of Mid West properties against future wind events. We encourage all insured residents who made a claim on their residential property as a result of Cyclone Seroja to consider upgrading their property with roof tie downs, cyclone shutters, external solid doors and cyclone rated garage doors.
Government agencies and private sector organisations cannot share your personal information without your consent. By providing consent to release your insurance information it gives permission for the Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Recovery and Resilience Grants Team to contact your insurance company and seek information about your insurance claim. The information will be used to further support your grant application and alleviates the need for you to provide detailed insurance information during the application process.
The Recovery and Resilience Grants Program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. The grants program is being administered by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services by the Recovery and Resilience Grants Team.
Click here to take you to the online application form or a PDF form you can download.
The Recovery and Resilience Grants Program is being administered by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and is jointly funded through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.