Community recovery after the floods – find out what support is available

Mar 10, 2022

The recent floods has had a devastating impact for many in our communities. If you or someone you know has been affected, you can access a range of grants and support to help you get back on your feet.

Community hubs

Several community recovery hubs are open in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm, seven days a week at:

Bracken Ridge: Bracken Ridge Community Recovery Hub, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge
Caboolture: Learning and Business Centre, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Redcliffe: Webb Hall, Redcliffe Showgrounds Scarborough Road, Redcliffe
Zillmere: Community Plus – Zillmere Neighbourhood and Community Centre, 54 Handford Road, Zillmere

These hubs can assist eligible residents with financial assistance and support services as flood recovery continues.

Financial assistance for those affected by floods

Financial assistance is now available for communities affected by recent rainfall and flooding. The Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 can provide information and assist with grant applications.

Australian Government

Services Australia disaster payments: $1,000 per adult, or $400 for each child younger than 16 (not income or asset tested; conditions may apply)

Queensland Government

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery grants to assist small businesses: Grants of up to $50,000 are available for affected small businesses
Emergency Hardship Assistance grants: Up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more (not income or asset tested)
Essential Services Hardship Assistance grants: $150 per person or up to $750 for a family of five or more (not income or asset tested)
Essential Household Contents grants: Up to $1,765 for single adults and up to $5,300 for couples/families
Structural Assistance grants: Up to $10,995 for single adults and up to $14,685 for couples/families
Essential Services Safety and Reconnection grant: Covering inspection up to $200, and repairs up to $4,200
Transport and motoring assistance

Apply online via the Community Recovery Portal or Call 1800 173 349.

For more information visit the Queensland Government website.

Helping our kids

A large number of those affected by the recent floods are children. They may have suffered major disruption, losses, or lived through frightening experiences.

Many other children have been affected indirectly, through hearing about the floods or knowing someone who has lost their home.

The Australian Psychological Society has a useful fact sheet for parents and carers on helping children who have been affected by floods.

Support for not-for-profit organisations

Queensland not-for-profit organisations impacted during disaster events may be eligible for Commonwealth/State Government concessional loans, subsidies or grants to help them recover.

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