- Funding support has been activated for eligible residents and not-for-profits in Cook Shire following Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
- More disaster assistance is available to power recovery in flood affected regional and remote communities across Queensland.
- Support measures target primary producers, small businesses, not-for-profits, residents, and councils impacted by recent flooding.
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have extended further disaster assistance to support the recovery of flood and cyclone affected communities across Queensland.
Households in the Cook localities of Archer River, Coen, Edward River, Holroyd River, Iron Range, Jardine River, Lakefield, Lizard Island, Lockhart River, Mapoon, Mission River, Shelburne, Starcke, Wenlock, and Yarraden can apply for Emergency Hardship Assistance and a range of other grants depending on eligibility.
Payments of $180 for individuals, up to $900 for a family of five or more can be used to purchase emergency essentials like food, clothing and medicine.
Other measures target low income, uninsured residents, including Structural Assistance Grants up to $80,000 to repair a damaged home to a safe and habitable condition.
Eligible primary producers in Longreach can access Disaster Recovery Grants up to $75,000 for clean-up, repairs and resupply. Extraordinary primary industry support, including mental health and financial advice, is being expanded to Longreach and Charters Towers.
Impacted small businesses in Boulia and Diamantina can apply for Disaster Recovery Grants up to $50,000. In Barcoo and Cook, flood affected not-for-profits can take up disaster loans capped at $100,000 for immediate recovery and operational needs.
Additionally, Emergency Hardship Assistance of $180 for individuals and up to $900 for a family of five or more is available to eligible Windorah residents in Barcoo Shire for essentials like food, clothing and medicine.
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council can also now recoup the costs of their disaster response and recovery activities, including counter disaster operations and emergency repairs to essential public assets.
All support is funded through the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the extensive range of support measures reflected the widespread impacts of flooding in Queensland this year.
"Queensland's current disaster season knows no boundaries, but it doesn't matter where communities lie, we are here to help them recover," Minister McBain said.
"This expanded assistance we're announcing today reinforces our commitment to Queenslanders in need, and to keeping towns and industry functioning.
"For those doing it tough in the far corners of the state, take advantage of the support available to you, and keep checking on your mates."
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins said the Albanese Labor Government will support flood-impacted farmers and producers at every stage of recovery.
"We will always back our farmers and producers, because they're critical to our food production and to regional economies across Queensland," Minister Collins said.
"This assistance will help our farmers and primary producers to clean up, sustain livestock, to restock, and mitigate the impacts of flooding and loss of pasture."
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government's focus remains firmly on getting impacted communities back on their feet.
"Right now, our regional and remote communities are facing significant challenges, but we're ensuring they receive the necessary support to recover smoothly," Minister Leahy said.
Queensland Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said supporting farmers and graziers to recover from this summer's flooding disaster remains a key focus.
"This summer's flooding has been extensive and prolonged, and we remain steadfast in our support for all primary producers," Minister Perrett said.
"As primary producers shift their focus to recovery, they can be confident support is available."
