- 21 Emergency Relief providers will receive extra funding to support people experiencing immediate financial hardship following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
- The Emergency Relief program provides access to items such as food hampers, vouchers for essential items and transport, and contributions towards the payment of bills.
- Far North Queenslanders struggling with unexpected financial pressures are encouraged to contact an Emergency Relief provider in their local area (list below).
The Miles Government is providing an extra $105,000 in emergency relief funding for 21 Emergency Relief providers to help communities impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
The Emergency Relief program supports vulnerable Queenslanders by providing access to items such as food hampers, vouchers for essential items and transport, and contributions towards the payment of bills.
This boost in funding is in addition to new funding announced in the 2023-24 State Budget, which included $3.3 million to extend and expand emergency relief throughout the state in response to cost of living pressures.
Quotes attributable to Minister Leeanne Enoch:
"Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has impacted so many Far North Queenslanders, damaging homes, cutting off communities and threatening livelihoods.
"It will be a long road to recovery for many, which is why the Miles Government is boosting funding for Emergency Relief providers across the region.
"The support they provide is important to the recovery effort which includes food parcels, vouchers for transport and other essentials, as well as contributions towards the payment of bills.
"Emergency Relief providers can also refer people to appropriate financial and social support services.
"If you are struggling with unexpected financial pressures as a result of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, please seek assistance from one of the 21 Emergency Relief services in Far North Queensland.
"We also have financial support available through our emergency assistance grants, which can be accessed online at www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp, through the 24-hour Community Recovery Hotline (1800 173 349), or by visiting one of our Community Recovery Hubs."
Explainer/fast facts and/or further information:
Emergency Relief services in Far North Queensland:
- Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4055 6440
- Hambledon House (Edmonton Neighbourhood Centre) – (07) 4037 2874
- Manoora Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4044 0130
- Centacare FNQ - Emergency Relief – (07) 4044 0130
- Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council – ER – (07) 4083 7132 or (07) 4040 4500
- Mooroobool Community Support Centre – 07 4032 6800
- Community Support Centre Innisfail – (07) 4043 8400
- Tully Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4068 1004
- Cooktown District Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4069 6098
- Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation – ER – (07) 4069 5412
- Coen Regional Aboriginal Corporation – ER – 0400 390 295
- Douglas Shire Community Services Association – ER – (07) 4098 2836
- Goobidi-Bamanga Community Advancement Cooperative Society – ER – (07) 4098 1283
- Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4099 5518
- Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4093 8933
- Mareeba Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4092 1948
- Eacham Community Help Organisation – (07) 4096 6634
- Ravenshoe Neighbourhood Centre – (07) 4097 6726
- Better Together - Emergency Relief – (07) 4091 3850
- Wujal Wujal Emergency Relief Service – (07) 4083 9100
- Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council – ER – (07) 4056 0702
