Community Flood Recovery

up to $50,000 per household for people who are uninsured or unable to claim insurance as a contribution towards repairs to their home to make it secure and safe and who meet the income threshold. Apply at https://www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies or call 1800 173 349.

up to four essential service reconnections (e.g., electricity, gas, water or sewerage) at maximum $200 each and repair to damaged service items to a maximum total of $4,200. Apply at https://www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies or call 1800 173 349.

Centrelink or with MyGov account who have lost income can claim up to $1,000 per adult and
$400 per child in the care of an affected adult.  Claim online via MyGov or call the Australian Government Emergency Information Line 180 22 66.

Disaster Assistance Grants: 

Grants of up to $50,000 are available for affected small businesses following Tropical Cyclone Jasper, commencing 13 December 2023 to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean up, remove debris, replace or repair damaged infrastructure and stock and other costs associated with the recovery process. Businesses should take photographs of the direct damage to accompany their application/s.  For further information download the factsheet go to Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Tropical (qrida.qld.gov.au)

Business Queensland - Natural Disaster Resilience and Recover: 

Advice and resources to help you:

• prepare your business for natural disasters
• respond to, and recover from, a natural disaster
• access financial assistance and other support.

business.qld.gov.au/disaster

Free Mentoring for Recovery and Business Support: 

Our Mentoring for Growth program offers businesses free access to industry experts from across Queensland who can provide insights, options and suggestions to help your business recover and grow. Find out more: business.qld.gov.au/mentoring

Small Business Wellness Coaches:  

Access support for your mental health and well-being when recovering from a natural disaster.  Free one-on-one wellness coaching is available to help small business owners with unique and personal business challenges, needs and opportunities. Read more: rfcsnq.com.au/wellness-coaching

Small Business Financial Counselling: 

Businesses experiencing or at risk of experiencing financial hardship can access free, impartial and confidential support, including cash flow planning, budgeting and insolvency advice.

rfcsnq.com.au/small-business-financial-counselling

Tourism Business Financial Counselling Service

Disaster Assistance Grants for Primary Producers

Grants of up to $75,000 are available for affected producers following Tropical Cyclone Jasper, commencing 13 December 2023, to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean up, remove debris, replace fencing and other costs associated with the recovery process. Producers should take photographs of the direct damage to accompany their application/s.  For more information view the Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Factsheet or go to: Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Tropical (qrida.qld.gov.au)

Report damage to your farm

Report any damages or losses to your farm through the disaster impact survey.

These reports help determine if you will need extra support during recovery. You need to include date-stamped photos, which most mobile phone cameras do automatically.

Access financial support

You may be able to access:

• freight subsidies and QRIDA low interest loans through an Individual Disaster Stricken Property declaration
• personal hardship assistance
• essential services safety and reconnection grant.

More financial support might be announced when we know more about the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

More information

You can also access:

• mental health support
• financial counselling

See all information here: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/alerts/cyclone-jasper 

Grants of up to $50,000 are available for affected non-profit organisations following Tropical Cyclone Jasper, commencing 13 December 2023 to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean up, remove debris, repair or replace damaged infrastructure or goods and other costs associated with the recovery process. Organisations should take photographs of the direct damage to accompany their application/s.  For more information download the factsheet or go to: Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Tropical (qrida.qld.gov.au)

Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program supports not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations with funding to re-establish their facilities and activities after extreme natural events, including floods, fire, cyclones and severe storms.

Funding of up to $5000 may be available for eligible sport and active recreation organisations located in areas declared under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Where the organisation’s LGA is listed under categories for “Personal Hardship Assistance” or “Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets”, funding will be available for application up to 3 months from the latest activation date of the event. For more information: www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery

Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding

Grants of up to $50,000 are available for affected non-profit organisations following Tropical Cyclone Jasper, associated rainfall and flooding, 13 - 28 December 2023 to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean up, remove debris, repair or replace damaged infrastructure or goods and other costs associated with the recovery process. For more information www.qrida.qld.gov.au/program/extraordinary-disaster-assistance-recovery-grants-tropical-cyclone-jasper-associated