Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina - November 2025

For other information, including Welfare Recover Centres and waste management, read Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina updates.

Financial relief for families and households

Welfare Recovery and financial support established to support families affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina will close at 4pm Wednesday 10 December 2025.

While financial assistance specific to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina is no longer available, families who need guidance, referrals, or access to community services can find a range of services through the NT Community Directory.

Financial assistance for primary producers and non-profit organisations

Financial support is available for eligible primary producers and non-profit organisations affected by the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fina who are in the local government areas (LGA).

• Belyuen Community Government Council
• City of Darwin
• City of Palmerston
• Coomalie Community Council
• Cox–Daly Unincorporated Area
• Litchfield Council
• Marrakai–Douglas Daly Unincorporated Area
• Tiwi Islands Regional Council
• Victoria Daly Regional Council
• Wagait Shire Council
• West Arnhem Regional Council
• West Daly Regional Council

Freight Subsidy Disaster Assistance

Funding is provided to support primary producers with freight costs for items such as:

• emergency fodder
• replacement fencing
• replacement animals.

Freight subsidy is up to 50% of freight costs incurred from the event – capped at $5,000.

Apply online through the GrantsNT website.

Asset Assistance Grant

Non-profit organisations (NPO) whose assets have been significantly damaged as a direct result can apply to access a grant of up to $10,000 to repair or replace an asset.

Apply online through the GrantsNT website.

For more information contact Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations by email at business.programs@nt.gov.au.