If you have been affected by the floods in South West Queensland there is a range of assistance available.
Urgent assistance
If your property is damaged and you are in urgent need of assistance, contact the State Emergency Service (SES) on 13 25 00. Alternatively, visit the QLD SES website.
Recovery grant scheme
Under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), the Queensland Government is providing flood recovery grants to small businesses and primary producers to help them employ locals to assist with recovery efforts and maintain current staff.
There are two types of grants available:
- Tier 1 grants of up to $5 000 are immediately available to assist with the early recovery effort.
- Tier 2 grants of up to $20 000 will be provided on proof of expenditure.
To find out if this assistance is available for your region and whether you are eligible, visit the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) website or phone the QRAA on 1800 623 946.
Other financial assistance for small businesses and primary producers
You may also be eligible to apply for other financial assistance including:
- freight subsidies of up to $5 000 for primary producers transporting foodstuffs, building or fencing materials, restocking of livestock as a result of the event, fodder, machinery or equipment, or fuel
- concessional, low interest rate loans of up to $250 000 for eligible small businesses and primary producers.
For more information on freight subsidies, visit the DEEDI website or call 13 25 23.
For more information on concessional loans, visit the QRAA website or call 1800 623 946.
Assistance for individuals and households
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been activated to assist people who have been adversely affected by the storm damage and associated flooding that began on 1 March 2010.
To find out if this assistance is available for your region, visit the Centrelink website or phone 180 21 22.
Natural disaster assistance is also available for individuals and households. For more information, visit the Department of Communities website or phone 1800 173 349.
