Community Health and Wellbeing - 2025 Western Queensland Surface Trough

About

The $14.61 million Community Health and Wellbeing funding aims to support individuals, families and community groups by providing personal assistance, community development, emotional wellbeing support and aiding local organisations, social services and councils in disaster preparedness following the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March - 19 May 2025 event.

Status

This program is currently under development.

Funding acknowledgement

The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support Queensland communities in their recovery from Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March - 19 May 2025 event.

Administering agency

Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

Eligible council areas

This program targets Local Government Areas (LGAs) activated for Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme (PHAS) which experienced loss and severe damage of properties due to the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March - 19 May 2025 event.

• Barcaldine Regional Council
• Barcoo Shire Council
• Bulloo Shire Council
• Longreach Shire Council
• Murweh Shire Council
• Paroo Shire Council
• Quilpie Shire Council
• Winton Shire Council.

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