Queensland Betterment Funds
Queensland leads the nation in delivering betterment programs that demonstrate how upfront investment in stronger, more resilient assets saves money for all levels of government in future disasters.
Since 2013 when the first Betterment Fund was established by QRA, more than 520 projects have been approved across 70 local government areas in Queensland – with a Betterment value of more than $263 million – to help create stronger, more resilient Queensland communities.
About Queensland Betterment Funds
Learn about the benefits of rebuilding essential public assets to more resilient standard, and the history of Betterment Funds in Queensland.
Our Betterment case studies demonstrate benefits for Queensland communities and success in relation to avoided costs.
View Betterment projects statewide via the interactive map and spreadsheet list. Search by year of funding or local government area.
Current Betterment Funds
A $170 million Betterment Fund is available to eligible local governments impacted during the 2021-22 disaster season.
Following the 2020-21 disaster season, a $20 million Betterment Fund was opened to the 47 Queensland councils impacted by natural disasters.
Betterment funding to support eligible local governments affected by the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough of summer 2019.
Funding acknowledgement
Queensland Betterment Funds are jointly funded (50:50) by the Australian and Queensland Governments and enable the reconstruction of public assets to a more disaster resilient standard.