Community Development Program - 2025-26 Flooding and severe weather

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The $4 million Community Development Program aims to improve the wellbeing of impacted and vulnerable Queenslanders in 13 LGAs, offering rebuilding advice, preparedness initiatives, financial guidance and social services. following the Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather, commencing 24 December 2025 event, for flood affected communities and vulnerable Queenslanders.

Eligibility

The following eligible local government areas include only local government areas eligible

  1. 1. Banana Shire Council
  2. 2. Bundaberg Regional Council
  3. 3. Carpentaria Shire Council
  4. 4. Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  5. 5. Cook Shire Council
  6. 6. Douglas Shire Council
  7. 7. Etheridge Shire Council
  8. 8. Flinders Shire Council
  9. 9. Gladstone Regional Council
  10. 10.McKinlay Shire Council 
  11. 11.Richmond Shire Council 
  12. 12.Western Downs Regional Council
  13. 13.Winton Shire Council

Refer to the activation summary for further information. 

Funding acknowledgement

The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support Queensland communities in their recovery from Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather, commencing 24 December 2025 event.

Administering agency

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

Media statement

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15 May 2026: $48 million boost for long-term disaster recovery in Queensland
External Link: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/105071#:~:text=The%20Albanese%20and%20Crisafulli%20Governments%20will%20provide%20an%20additional%20%2448,events%20over%20the%20past%20months.)

Last updated 15 May 2026