Queensland Storms and Flooding Assistance January & February 2008
The Australian Government is providing immediate, one-off financial assistance to Australians affected by the recent disasters below:
- 14 February 2008 Mackay and Central Queensland flooding and/or
- 13 January 2008 Queensland Storms and Floods.
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About the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
Given the devastation caused by the disasters below:
- 14 February 2008 Mackay and Central Queensland flooding and/or
- 13 January 2008 Queensland Storms and Floods
the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been activated to assist people who have been adversely affected by the disaster.
Payments of $1000 per eligible adult and $400 per eligible child will be made available if:
- you were seriously injured and admitted to hospital for treatment for a period of 48 hours or more, or
- your principal place of residence has been destroyed, or damaged
as a direct result of the recent flooding in Queensland.
For more information on eligibility or if you have any queries contact Centrelink on 180 2333.
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Online Claim for a Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
This service allows you to make an online claim for a Centrelink payment or service. You can use this service to make an online claim for the Mackay and Central Queensland Flooding February 2008 Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment.
To claim for the Mackay and Central Queensland Flooding February 2008 Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment:
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Claim Forms
Mackay and Central Queensland Flooding February 2008:
Queensland Storms and Floods January 2008:
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Factsheets
Mackay and Central Queensland Flooding February 2008:
Queensland Storms and Floods January 2008:
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Mackay Floods video
This video provides information about assistance available for people affected by the Mackay Floods.
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More information
- Telephone Centrelink on 180 2333.
- Go to your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.
- Go to your nearest Centrelink Agent.
- If you have a hearing or speech impairment - TTY service FreeCALL™ 1800 810 586. A TTY phone is required to use this service.
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Other assistance
Queensland Storms and Floods 13 January 2008:
- If you can demonstrate genuine hardship as a result of the storms and flooding, you can apply for a small grant for essential items. Contact the Queensland Department of Communities on 1800 440 074.
- The Australian Government has also approved further financial assistance to help small businesses and farmers through the QRAA. For further information on natural disaster relief assistance for small businesses contact 1800 623 946.
- Members of the public are able to make donations to the Premiers Disaster Relief Appeal through any branch of the Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ or National Australia Bank. Visit the Queensland Government Premier Announces Disaster Relief Appeal Ministerial Media Statement for more information.
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Useful websites
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