Local governments, state agencies and non-government organisations can now apply for a share of the $38 million Queensland Disaster Resilience Fund (QDRF) for initiatives that will better protect Queensland communities from natural disasters.

The QDRF will be delivered over four years with $9.5 million available in this first round of funding.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced State Recovery Coordinator Major General (retired) Stuart Smith has had his role extended to head up the flood recovery effort in Queensland.

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority will provide support to the State Recovery Coordinator as he works closely with local councils to identify the critical works needed to help Queensland communities recover.

Disaster assistance has been extended for communities in Burdekin, Cairns, Cook, Douglas, Hope Vale, Townsville and Whitsunday regions due to record-breaking monsoonal floods still impacting North and Far North Queensland.