Victims of the recent bushfires in Toowoomba and Coffs Harbour will be able to make claims through the federal government's extended disaster relief program.
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Families in the worst hit areas will be able to claim the one-off payment, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud announced on Wednesday.
People can claim cash payments of $1000 per adult or $400 per child through the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
Mr Littleproud said it was giving "dignity to those who suffered the worst in the fires".
Firefighters confirmed on Wednesday three homes were lost in bushfires north of Toowoomba, with 19 homes now lost in Queensland from the recent fires.
Fires north of Coffs Harbour were at advice levels as of Wednesday, after the blaze destroyed tens of thousands of hectares last week.
Mr Littleproud also said the Disaster Recovery Allowance, which provides 13 weeks of income support, will be extended to people in Bundaberg, the Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Toowoomba.
He said the government will make further support available for bushfire affected communities as it is needed.
Australian Associated Press
