Natural disaster payments and financial help
Both the Queensland and Australian Governments provide financial help to businesses and people who have been affected by natural disasters.
Financial support for businesses (small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profits)
Queensland Government support
Primary producers:
Small businesses:
- Grants and low interest loans for small businesses
- Small Business Exceptional Assistance Grant Program
Not-for-profits:
Australian Government support
- Australian Government disaster payments (Services Australia)
- Tax and superannuation support (Australian Taxation Office)
Financial support for individuals
Latest funding programs
Small business disaster assistance
The Small Business Support Program has been announced to help businesses affected by:
- Tropical Cyclone Jasper and associated flooding from 13 to 28 December 2023
- South East Queensland storms and subsequent flooding from 24 December 2023 to 3 January 2024.
The program includes:
- Small Business Exceptional Assistance Grants of up to $20,000
- Small Business Support Network (free small business financial counselling, small business wellness coaching, or rural financial counselling assistance)
- Business Resilience Partnership Program (for local councils, Chambers of Commerce and key stakeholders).