Western Qld Rainfall and Flooding March 2025

Personal hardship financial assistance is available for Queensland communities impacted by rainfall and flooding in Western Queensland, March 2025.

If you have been affected by this event, you can:

Eligible areas

Financial assistance is available for people who were affected by this event in these eligible areas:

Check your eligibility

You need to be aged 18 years or older to complete an online application and have:

If you are under the age of 18, please contact the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 to obtain advice on how to lodge an application.

Complete this form to find out what financial assistance you may be eligible for.

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    Unfortunately you are not eligible for any of the Queensland Government grants available for this event.

    The Australian Government may also be offering disaster recovery payments.

    To find information about other supports visit the Disaster Assist website.

    Available grants

    The following grants have been activated for this event. To find out which of these grants you may be eligible for, complete the form above.

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    The Essential Household Contents Grant is to replace essential lost household contents, such as bed linen and white goods. This grant may be available if you:

    • live in the affected area
    • own the items that have been lost
    • own or rent the affected residence
    • are uninsured or unable to claim insurance
    • meet the income limits.

    We will need photographic evidence if items must be disposed of.

    Grant amount:

    • up to $1,765 for individuals
    • up to $5,300 for couples or families.

    More information about the Essential Household Contents Grant.

    The Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme (ESSRS) is to help with safety inspections and repairs to reconnect essential services, e.g. gas, water, electricity and sewage. A grant payment may be available if you:

    • live in the affected area
    • have had your essential services disconnected
    • own and live in the affected residence
    • are uninsured or unable to claim insurance.

    We will visit your home to assess the damage.

    Grant amount:

    • Inspection costs—$200 for safety inspection for water, electricity, gas and sewage.
    • $4,200 for repairs or replacement of these services.

    More information about the Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme.

    The Structural Assistance Grant is to help with structural repairs or contribution towards replacement of dwelling. This grant may be available if:

    • you live in the affected area
    • you own and live in the affected residence
    • your home has become structurally unsafe to live in
    • you are uninsured or unable to claim insurance
    • you meet the income limits.

    We will visit your home to assess the damage.

    Grant amount:

    Uninsured, low income, owner-occupiers may receive up to a maximum of $80,000 to help repair your home to make it safe, secure and habitable.

    More information about the Structural Assistance Grant.

    The Australian Government may also be offering support. For more information about the disaster recovery payments visit the Services Australia website.

    To find information about other supports visit the Disaster Assist website.

    Transport and motoring assistance

    You can apply for help with vehicle registration, licensing and other transport and motoring products.

    Community Recovery Hubs

    Community Recovery Hubs are a place where residents who are experiencing hardship can apply for grants and obtain emotional and wellbeing support. Our Community Recovery workers will assist with grant applications and offer referrals to other community organisations and government agencies for further assistance.

    There are no Community Recovery Hubs active for this event at this time. For assistance, please call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

    Support Services locations

    If a Community Recovery Hub near you has closed, please check the following Support Services locations.

    If you need help and there is not a service near you, please call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

    You can access a range of recovery information and services including:

    • financial support (e.g. personal hardship assistance, financial counselling)
    • practical support services (e.g. access to advocacy, translation services)
    • assistance with current applications including validating identification documents
    • information and referral (e.g. welfare referrals, other local services)
    • disaster-specific advice (e.g. safe clean up, managing health concerns, how to cope)
    • emotional support (e.g. personal support, counselling and mental health services)
    • resources to assist vulnerable individuals and groups (e.g. young children and adolescents, domestic and family violence).

    Barcaldine Regional Local Government Area

    Barcaldine Magistrates Court

    Address: 65 Ash Street, Barcaldine

    Operating hours:

    • 9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
    • 10.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Wednesday.

    Barcoo Shire Local Government Area

    Jundah Visitor Information Centre

    Address: 11 Dickson Street, Jundah

    Operating hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Bulloo Shire Local Government Area

    Thargomindah Information Centre

    Address: 37 Dowling Street, Echidna Place, Thargomindah

    Operating hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Longreach Regional Local Government Area

    Masonic Hall

    Address: 100 Galah Street, Longreach

    Operating hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Murweh Shire Local Government Area

    Lifeline Darling Downs and Southwest Queensland

    Address: 65 Edward Street, Charleville

    Operating hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Paroo Shire Local Government Area

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    Cunnamulla Magistrates Court

    Address: Cnr Louise and Stockyard Streets, Cunnamulla

    Operating hours:

    • 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
    • 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2pm to 4pm, Wednesday.

    Lifeline Darling Downs and Southwest Queesnland

    Address: 50 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla

    Operating hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Quilpie Shire Local Government Area

    Quilpie Shire Library

    Address: 50 Brolga St, Quilpie

    Operating hours: 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

    Winton Shire Local Government Area

    Winton Courthouse

    Address: 59 Vindex Street, Winton

    Operating hours: 8.30am to 12.00pm and 1pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.