The ADF will collaborate with Disaster Relief Australia to clear debris, reopen roads, and conduct welfare checks on affected residents.

Defence Minister Richard Marles noted that improved coordination between government levels and first responders is helping to reduce the ADF's burden during these crises.

Concerns have been raised regarding the reliance on the ADF for domestic disaster response, as the Defence Strategic Review advocates for the military to be a 'force of last resort'.

Authorities are particularly worried about the impact of an incoming cold front on stranded livestock in the region as floodwaters begin to recede.

Starting at 2 PM on May 26, 2025, the federal disaster recovery allowance will provide up to 13 weeks of income support for eligible residents in four NSW council areas.

Nineteen council areas will qualify for personal hardship payments, offering $180 per adult and up to $900 per family for emergency necessities.

A proposed $1 million fund for councils to aid in cleanup costs and additional support for primary producers, including loans and freight subsidies, is set for approval at a federal cabinet meeting.

Albanese stated that the presence of ADF personnel boosts community morale amidst the ongoing disaster recovery efforts.

During a press conference in Canberra, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, emphasizing the human, environmental, and economic toll of the recent floods that resulted in five fatalities.

On the same day that financial support measures began for affected residents, small businesses, and councils, Albanese communicated with NSW Premier Chris Minns to coordinate recovery efforts.

In response to the flooding, seventy Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will be deployed to the mid-north coast of New South Wales to assist with cleanup efforts starting on May 27, 2025.

Disaster Relief Australia plans to increase its contingent from 25 to 100 personnel by the end of the week, supported by emergency services teams from various Australian states and New Zealand.