QRA manages and coordinates Queensland’s program of recovery and reconstruction funding within disaster-impacted communities, and administers the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA).
DRFA joint Australian and Queensland Government funding provides financial assistance to help communities recover from eligible disasters. Guidelines detail the activation, eligibility and other requirements for both the DRFA and SDRA within Queensland.
The State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA) is a 100% state funded all hazards relief program that can be activated for natural and non-natural disasters.
- 2023-24 SEQ Severe Storms - exceptional circumstances package
- 2023 Tropical Cyclone Jasper - exceptional circumstances package
- 2021-22 Rainfall and Flooding - Exceptional circumstances package
- Monsoon Trough - exceptional circumstances package
- Queensland Bushfires - exceptional circumstances package
- Central Queensland Bushfires - exceptional circumstances package
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.
Queensland Government $2 million funding program to support local governments to improve resilience in their communities. Information for councils about the funding program and acquittals, the Get Ready Queensland public website, and Council Hub resources.
There are a number of relief and recovery programs under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for individuals, not-for-profit organisations, small business, primary producers.