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Queensland floods January-February 2012: assistance, grants and support

Flooding in South West Queensland in January-February 2012 has affected many Queenslanders. The Queensland Government has a range of financial assistance, support services and advice available to assist those affected by the floods. 

For detailed information about evacuation centres, emergency updates, emergency payments/grants and other news please visit Queensland floods 2012.

Financial assistance

If you are a primary producer, small business operator or not-for-profit organisation affected by the flooding, NDRRA category B and C assistance has been activated for the following council areas - Balonne, Barcaldine, Blackall-Tambo, Maranoa, Murweh and Paroo.

Freight subsidies and low-interest loans (Category B assistance)

Freight subsidies of up to $5,000 are available from the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) for primary producers in the affected areas to assist in the movement of materials such as fodder, building materials, machinery and fuel to assist in the recovery efforts. Learn more about:

Low-interest loans are also available to eligible small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profit organisations in affected council areas. These loans, administered by QRAA, are for repairing or replacing damaged plant, equipment, buildings, supplying stock and carry on requirements such as essential property operations and paying rent and rates. Visit the QRAA website for more information about low-interest loans.     

Recovery grants (Category C assistance)

Recovery grants of up to $25,000 are available to eligible small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profit organisations in affected council areas. These grants, administered by QRAA, are to assist with flood clean-up and recovery. Visit the QRAA website for more information about recovery grants.

Flood recovery support for business and industry

You can access a range of tailored support services to help you recover from flooding in South West Queensland.

Mobile offices and forums

DEEDI is holding a series of flood assistance forums for primary producers and small businesses affected by the 2012 South West Queensland floods. The mobile office will also be visiting flood-affected areas to help locals with the recovery process.

Find out more about mobile office visits and flood assistance forums.

Small businesses

There is support and advice available for small businesses to help them recover from flooding. Find out about assessing your small business after a flood and rebuilding your small business after a flood.

For key advice to help you to recognise scams relating to natural disasters, visit the Office of Fair Trading website.

Fact sheets

Primary producers

Primary producers can access support and advice as they recover from flooding.

Livestock

Crops

Weeds and pest animals

Machinery

You can help

Help the families and communities in South West Queensland affected by the January-February 2012 floods by donating to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. Donations over $2 will be tax deductible.

Other assistance

  • Find the latest locations and contact information for evacuation centres (Queensland floods 2012 website) and community recovery centres (Department of Communities website).
  • Financial assistance is also available for eligible Queenslanders affected by floods in January-February 2012. Visit Queensland floods 2012 for more information. 
  • Visit the Disaster Management website for emergency alerts that may affect your local area.
  • Find out about danger zones, road closures and reopenings and view flood maps before you travel. Information is available from the Queensland Government's travel and traffic information 13 19 40 website.

Assistance for Cyclone Yasi and the November 2010-January 2011 floods

Support is available to help those affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi or the November 2010-January 2011 floods.

Contact

General enquiries 13 25 23

Investment enquiries
+61 7 3405 4174

Last updated
21 February 2012

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