The Disaster Recovery Payment has been extended to eligible residents in Raglan, following last week’s fires.
Dadswell Bridge and Pomonal locals also have access to a one-off payment of $1000 for eligible adults and $400 for children.
The federal grant is available to people who have been significantly affected by the bushfires, including a severely damaged or destroyed home or a serious injury.
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General Manager of Services Australia, Hank Jongen, says the easiest way to make a claim is online through MyGov.
He says people who need help to claim can call the Emergency Information Line on 180 22 66.