Disaster Relief Grant - for individuals

The Disaster recovery pilot program has been established under the Community Support Program to support individuals who have been affected from the fire and floods in 2026. 

Applicants must have been directly impacted by declared major disaster, including but not limited to, bushfires, floods, severe storms or other community disasters. 

Applicants will be assessed on all information provided, and a request may be made to provide more evidence/clarification on your situation. Every application must contain true and accurate information. 

Please note, a support letter from your Club, Association or League is required to confirm how you have been personally affected by the disaster. 

If applying for membership, applicants must submit either an invoice for outstanding membership or club fees, or proof of payment where membership or club fees have already been paid. 

Applications will be assessed by the Netball Victoria staff assessment panel.  Approvals will also be subject to an annual budget until the funds are exhausted. 

Your information is kept in accordance with our privacy policy which can be found on our website Privacy Policy | Netball Victoria 

Please view the Terms and Conditions, and Guidelines 

If you have any questions in regard to these eligibility criteria, please contact nvcommunitysupport@netballvic.com.au

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below.

Before proceeding, please confirm the following:

• you have read and understood the program guidelines, terms and conditions
• you must be affiliated with a recognised club, association or league.
• you have been affected by a major disaster (i.e- bushfire, flood, storm, or other declared community disaster. 
• you will need to supply a support letter
• you can demonstrate the capacity to expend the funds within a 6-12 month period.
• you must have an Australian bank account.