MORE locations in the Upper Hunter Electorate have been added to the impact area for the East Coast Severe Weather Personal Hardship Assistance grant.
The one-off payment provides $180 for eligible individuals, or up to $900 per household.
As of the Thursday 19 June update, residents of 29 communities are now eligible for the personal hardship assistance payment.
It now includes Bandon Grove, Belbora, Bendolba, Bolwarra, Bretti, Bundook, Dungog, Glen Martin, Glen William, Gloucester, Gresford, Hillsborough, Lambs Valley, Largs, Luskintyre, Melville, Mindaribba, Monkerai, Paterson, Phoenix Park, Rosebrook, Stanhope, Stratford, Stroud, Stroud Road, Tibbuc, Tiri, Tocal and Webbers Creek.
“That was despite my efforts to raise the need to include Vacy, Barrington and Branxton to name just some of the additional locations that I have written to the Minister for Reconstruction about requesting their inclusion in the program,” said Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell.
The application period has been extended until Monday 21 July.
Visit the Service NSW website at www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/financial-assistance-after-a-natural-disaster/suburbs
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