Mental Health Recovery Program 2025-26 North Monsoon Trough

About

The $4.25 million Mental Health Program will fund psychosocial health and wellbeing initiatives 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. Aurukun Shire Council
  • 2. Burke Shire Council
  • 3. Carpentaria Shire Council
  • 4. Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  • 5. Cloncurry Shire Council
  • 6. Cook Shire Council
  • 7. Croydon Shire Council
  • 8. Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council
  • 9. Douglas Shire Council
  • 10. Etheridge Shire Council
  • 11. McKinlay Shire Council
  • 12. Mornington Shire Council
  • 13. Mt Isa City Council
  • 14. Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council
  • 15. Yarrabah Aboriginal 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

Queensland Health

Media statement/s

 

QRA Reference: QRATF/26/704
Last updated 23 March 2026.