Western Queensland communities impacted by record-breaking floods in March are set to benefit from a number of new disaster support packages to drive the region's long-term recovery.

Former Governor of Queensland Paul de Jersey has been appointed State Recovery Coordinator in response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth flooding event that has caused devastation through the Wide Bay and Burnett region.

Beach and environmental recovery have been prioritised in the latest round of extraordinary recovery packages for south-east Queensland communities devastated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

New State Recovery Coordinator Major General Stuart Smith (Retd) spent his first days in the role visiting areas most impacted by the recent Central Queensland bushfires.

The QRA, local governments and state agencies are working together on a long-term plan to manage the impact of future floods and enhance community safety and resilience in the Burnett River Catchment.

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.