Help with disaster recovery
The following help and information is available for residents who are recovering from natural disasters, such as the recent Queensland storms or floods.
Apply for personal hardship grants and access recovery support and assistance, including specialist counselling, mental health services and community development services.
Australian Government assistance and payments for people affected by natural disasters.
You may be eligible for Department of Communities assistance if your home and/or household contents are not insured and were damaged during severe storms or floods.
General advice on contractor licensing requirements, building contracts, building disputes, and a free online licence search to check building contractor credentials.
If your property has been damaged by a storm, cyclone or flood, Legal Aid has created an online guide to help you get your insurance claim paid.
DPI&F offers financial and technical information and other assistance for primary producers affected by natural disasters or emergencies.
Health information for volunteers, council and emergency workers and home owners in flood affected areas. Includes fact sheets on health issues such as drinking water, food safety and coping in times of disaster.
The Insurance Council of Australia's consumer guide provides tips and information about making insurance claims. Residents with insurance policies who were recently affected by the far north Queensland floods can also read advice about lodging flood insurance claims.
