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
Event summary
The Tropical Cyclone Alfred, commencing 1 March 2025 event is one of the most significant weather events in Australia's recent history, bringing a multitude of severe weather across several days.
The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have jointly funded up to $1.5 million under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for the Rural Residential Recovery Program.
In preparation for disaster season, councils should ensure they are ready to submit applications for funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Of the four categories of assistance available under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), two categories – Category C and Category D – offer exceptional circumstances assistance for severely affected communities following disas
About
The $18.9 million Community Health and Wellbeing Program of funding to provide individual support, community development and emotional wellbeing support, targeting vulnerable populations, and will also support local organisations, so
The Golden Beach Sailing and Boating Club at Caloundra will benefit from a $4.5 million funding commitment to repair and restore 170 metres of seawall damaged by storm surges, high tides and erosion caused by the tida