👉 Book a time to sit down with the Shire's Community Recovery team
Scroll to the calendar at the bottom of this page and pick a time. They'll go through your application with you — whether you're just starting, following up, or picking up an older application you'd begun.
Scroll down to book →Recovery Grant Help — Every Tuesday & Thursday
Free, one-on-one help at CGA to work through your Cyclone Narelle recovery grant application. New applications and follow-ups both welcome. Book a time on the calendar below, or call us if you'd like a hand.
✓ Still open — and still here to help.
Recovery grants are still available, and our free sessions continue at CGA every Tuesday & Thursday. If you haven't applied yet, there's still time — come in and we'll help you through it.
Grants you may be able to apply for
Apply online
You can apply on your own, or book a time with the Shire team at CGA (Tue & Thu) and we'll help you do it.
Register online
You can register on your own, or book a time with the Shire team at CGA (Tue & Thu) and we'll help you do it.
How the sessions work
We run free appointments at CGA every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00am (last appointment at 12:00pm). Each appointment is one hour. Book a time on the calendar below.
- Come even if you're unsure whether you qualify — that's what the session is for.
- Bring what you have — photos of the damage, your ABN, any quotes, invoices, receipts and insurance details.
- You're welcome to bring a support person — an interpreter, a family member or your accountant.
What to bring
None of this is required to come in — don't worry if you don't have it all. It's just handy to bring what you can, as it helps us move faster on your application:
- Your ABN and business details
- A business bank statement from February/March 2026
- Proof of employee numbers (e.g. tax return, BAS or profit & loss statement)
- Photos or videos of the cyclone/flood damage
- Quotes, invoices, receipts and proof of payment, if you have them
- Property ownership or lease documents, and insurance details
Already applied?
If you've already lodged a Category D application, it's being assessed — thank you for your patience. There are a lot of applications to work through, so assessments are taking a little longer than everyone would like. DPIRD (or CGA) may contact you if they need anything further, such as confirmation that invoices have been paid. There's nothing more you need to do in the meantime — you'll be contacted if anything is required.
Extra support for growers
Farm Angels is a national charity that supports primary producers after drought, flood, fire and cyclone. They run on donations, not government funding, so their help is personal and the process is simple.
- Direct financial assistance through discreet prepaid cards
- Food hampers and care packs for farming families
- Mental wellbeing support — someone from the land to talk to, by phone or on-farm
Farm Angels is separate from the government grants above. You can register with them directly, or ask about it at your session with the Shire team.
This support is coordinated by CGA with the Shire of Carnarvon, alongside DPIRD (Category D grant) and Rural Aid (small grants), with financial counselling available through Rural West. CGA also works with VegetablesWA, Sweeter Banana and the Gascoyne Water Co-operative to advocate for growers across the Gascoyne.
Questions before you book? Call CGA on (08) 9941 8384.
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