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Applications open Queensland Disaster Resilience Fund

February 26, 2019

Local governments, state agencies and non-government organisations can now apply for a share of the $38 million Queensland Disaster Resilience Fund (QDRF) for initiatives that will better protect Queensland communities from natural disasters.

The QDRF will be delivered over four years with $9.5 million available in this first round of funding.
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State Recovery Coordinator appointed for flood recovery

February 08, 2019

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced State Recovery Coordinator Major General (retired) Stuart Smith has had his role extended to head up the flood recovery effort in Queensland.

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority will provide support to the State Recovery Coordinator as he works closely with local councils to identify the critical works needed to help Queensland communities recover.
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Monsoon assistance extended for North and Far North Queensland

February 03, 2019

Disaster assistance has been extended for communities in Burdekin, Cairns, Cook, Douglas, Hope Vale, Townsville and Whitsunday regions due to record-breaking monsoonal floods still impacting North and Far North Queensland.
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Disaster assistance for North and Far North Queensland

January 23, 2019

Disaster assistance has been made available for communities in North and Far North Queensland impacted by severe weather and flooding brought on by Tropical Cyclones Penny and Owen in December and early January.
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State Recovery Coordinator visits bushfire-impacted regions

December 12, 2018
The recently appointed State Recovery Coordinator Major-General (retired) Stuart Smith spent the first three days of his new role in the most heavily impacted areas following the recent Central Queensland bushfires. After Following his appointment on 9 December 2018, Major-General Smith spent time in Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay to identify where support is needed most.
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Disaster assistance for North Stradbroke (Minjerribah) Island

December 05, 2018
Disaster assistance has been provided to Redland City Council to help cover the cost of fighting bushfires on North Stradbroke (Minjerribah) Island and its impact on the community. Fighting bushfires on islands such as North Stradbroke present unique challenges and cost for councils, and this funding will support Counter Disaster Operations to ensure the community is not unduly burdened.
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After a Bushfire - Resources

November 30, 2018
Visit the Queensland Government's 'After a Bushfire - Resources' page for fact sheets to help keep you healthy when returning home in the aftermath of bushfires.
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Bushfire assistance EXTENDED for Central Queensland communities

November 30, 2018
Disaster assistance has been extended to help cover the costs of fighting bushfires in the communities of Bundaberg, Central Highlands and Isaac as well as extending recovery assistance to selected areas in Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton.
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My Resilient Community national winners at 2018 Resilient Australia National Awards

November 08, 2018
In a huge recognition of Queensland’s ongoing commitment to disaster resilient communities Moreton Bay Regional Council; Queensland Fire and Emergency Services; and Queensland Police Service have jointly taken out top honours at the 2018 Resilient Australia National Awards. The ‘My Resilient Community’ project is a collaboration between government and non-government agencies, business, volunteers and community organisations delivering customised local community resilience strategies throughout the Moreton Bay region.
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Queenslanders awarded for building resilience

October 23, 2018

QRA hosted the 2018 Get Ready Queensland Resilient Australia Awards, which recognise projects, programs and initiatives that help build resilience and protect Queenslanders from disaster as part of the state’s Get Ready Week activities.

And the winners are…

Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils was a joint winner in the Government Award category for the Burnett River Catchment Flood Resilience Strategy.