Bundaberg flood victims get $20m in relief payments BUNDABERG residents have been given more than $20 million in flood relief after the town was ravaged by rising Burnett River waters almost two weeks ago. Residents have made more than 19,000 claims, receiving $1000 for adults and $400 for children under as part of Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payments. Minister Assisting on Queensland Floods Recovery, Senator Joe Ludwig, met with council officials and agriculture and business representatives this morning. "The Federal Government is doing all we can to assist with the recovery, and we'll do all we can to help with the rebuild," he said. The army leaves Bundaberg after their help with the clean-up effort. Minister for Human Services Senator Kim Carr said Centrelink staff were available to assist locals at three recovery centres in Bundaberg. "Local residents are also reminded that the Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy (DIRS) - available to people in the Local Government Area of Bundaberg - is there for those who have suffered loss of income as a direct result of the recent flooding," he said. If you've been affected by the floodwaters in Bundaberg, I'd strongly encourage you to visit one of the recovery centres and lodge a claim for AGDRP or DIRS and test your eligibility. People already registered with Centrelink Online Services can lodge a claim online at humanservices.gov.au/disaster or call 180 22 66. Earlier, Bundabergresidents farewelled the army this morning with hundreds lining the town's main street.