South West Queensland Bushfires November 2024
Financial grants and support services are available for people affected by the bushfires in the Balonne area.
How to access support
If you’re experiencing emotional stress and need support, contact:
- phone Lifeline's crisis hotline on 13 11 14
- phone Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
- phone Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349
- or if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person call 13 YARN.
Housing assistance may also be available to residents affected by disaster events.
South West Queensland Bushfires November 2024
Bushfires are affecting communities in South West Queensland.
Personal hardship assistance is now available for affected residents in targeted locations within the Balonne Local Government Area.
If you’re experiencing emotional stress or personal financial hardship from this event, contact your local emergency relief provider or counselling service or call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 for help.
Request urgent assistance
- Emergency calls: 000
- TTY Emergency calls: 106
- State Emergency Service (SES): 132 500
- 13 HEALTH: 13 43 25 84
- Emergency housing: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
- Community Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349
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