Disaster recovery
The Queensland Government offers help and information for communities affected by major disasters such as flooding, severe storms and fires.
South-West Queensland floods – March 2010
Extensive flooding in the south-west of Queensland has caused extensive damage, affecting communities including Charleville and Roma.
On 4 March 2010, the Premier launched the disaster relief appeal for South-West Queensland to help rebuild the communities affected by the floods.
Assistance to Haiti
In January 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the Caribbean nation of Haiti.
Find out how you can donate to assist aid agencies working in Haiti
Assistance to Samoa, Tonga and Sumatra
In October 2009, the Queensland and federal governments provided help to Samoa, Tonga and the Indonesian Island of Sumatra after a series of earthquakes and a tsunami.
See more about government assistance and how you can help
South East Queensland floods – May 2009
Severe weather and heavy rains caused flooding in areas of South East Queensland during May 2009.
Disaster relief arrangements were activated making personal hardship grants available.
North/North West Queensland floods - January and February 2009
During January and February 2009 damaging floods affected the northern regions of Queensland.
Applications for assistance from the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal for the North and North West Queensland floods closed on 30 April 2009.
The Australian Red Cross administered the donated funds on behalf of the Queensland Government. For enquiries contact the Australia Red Cross (non-government site) on freecall 1800 733 111.
Help with disaster recovery
Residents recovering from storms or floods can access a range of help and advice, including personal hardship grants and Australian Government payments.
Find out what help and advice is available to you
Last updated Friday, March 05, 2010
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