Burdekin Shire residents, primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations affected by the recent monsoon trough event may be eligible for a number of State and Federal funding assistance measures.

Details of the assistance measures can be found at the web addresses below. For further information please phone the relevant State or Federal authority.

Community Recovery

Assistance for flood affected residents in activated locations

Emergency Hardship Assistance

Essential Household Contents

Structural Assistance Grant

Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Grant

Department of Human Services (Centrelink)

Assistance for residents adversely affected by a major disaster

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment

Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority)

Assistance for Primary Producers:

Special Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants

Disaster Assistance Loans

Disaster Assistance Loans (Essential Working Capital)

Assistance for Small Businesses:

Disaster Assistance Loans

Disaster Assistance Loans (Essential Working Capital)

Assistance for Non-profit organisations

Disaster Assistance Loans

Disaster Assistance Loans (Essential Working Capital)