A wide range of assistance is available to help Bundaberg Region residents recover from the recent flood event.
Personal hardship financial assistance
Residents in disaster affected locations may be able to access personal hardship financial assistance through Queensland Government grants.
For further information and eligibility visit Queensland Government’s state grants website.
Financial hardship and difficulty paying rates
Residents facing financial hardship due to the flood event are encouraged to visit Council’s website for information about hardship eligibility and a rates payment commitment.
Grants and Support for businesses and primary producers
Businesses and primary producers impacted by the recent flooding can access support through various State and Federal Government programs including Disaster Recovery Grants and low interest loans.
More information on these programs can be found on Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority website.
Immediate assistance available for impacted sport and racing clubs in Bundaberg
Grants of up to $5,000 at the ready through the Crisafulli Government’s Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program to aid immediate clean-up efforts.
Additional relief available for racing participants through Racing Queensland’s Training Assistance Fund.
For information on the Queensland Government’s Disaster Recovery Program, visit: Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP)
Additional information on Racing Queensland’s Training Assistance Fund is available here: Training Assistance Fund
Other hardship support
If residents are experiencing emotional, financial or personal hardship following the flood event assistance is available through the Community Recovery Hotline.
The hotline connects residents with emergency relief services, counselling providers and government recovery support.
Residents are encouraged to reach out on 1800 173 349 for assistance.
For more information on the assistance available visit Council’s Flood recovery page.
