Natural disaster grants
Deakin 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 $1500 to replace essential study materials and supplies lost or damaged in the natural disaster
- Assistance with emergency accommodation requirements.
- Vouchers for groceries.
- Interest-free student 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 using the form below.
For any enquiries relating to the Natural Disaster Assistance package, please email finasst@deakin.edu.au.
Definition of ‘natural disaster’ for this grant
A natural disaster is a natural process or phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage. It can include heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, floods, severe storms and tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunami and landslides.
Other Deakin and DUSA supports
To find out more about Deakin services to help students visit health and wellbeing.
To find out about DUSA support visit their Survival Centre.
Australian Government financial assistance
The Disaster Recovery Payment (DRP) may be available to assist people who have been adversely affected by a natural disaster administered through the Department of Human Services and Centrelink.