Case studies

The introduction of livestock refuge mounds in the remote reaches of north-west Queensland is helping primary producers protect their cattle during disaster events.

Vital energy infrastructure in north Queensland has been raised out of the flood zone, building community resilience to future floods informed by the impacts of recent disasters.

Ring-a-ding-ding! Betterment works have rung in a stronger, more resilient future for Bells Bridge on the Wide Bay Highway north of Gympie.

Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads devised an innovative solution to restore the Far North's Captain Cook Highway and its critical drainage infrastructure following destruction caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

In the wake of severe and repeated disaster events, more farming families are turning to the services of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority to maximise available assistance.

Significant improvements to the flood-prone Mount Lindesay Highway are ensuring resilience, safety and community connectivity in rural south-east Queensland.

A smart solution to a complex reconstruction problem has delivered long-term safety and connectivity for a central Queensland community.

A future-focused, community-driven planning project has redefined resilience and cultural alignment for the flood-vulnerable Far North Queensland community of Wujal Wujal.

A betterment approach, focusing on flood-resilient upgrades, has strengthened Mount Sylvia Road in Queensland's south-east, a vital route for local farming communities.

Prioritising community has transformed preparedness, connectedness, and recovery practices for residents in one of Brisbane’s most flood-vulnerable areas.