South East Queensland Flooding October 2010

Financial assistance for flooding in South East Queensland

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)

On 14 October 2010, the Attorney-General announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to communities affected by flooding in South East Queensland.

This assistance is provided through the joint Commonwealth and State government Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) and applies to South Burnett, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba Regional Councils and Brisbane City Council.

NDRRA funding includes assistance for the restoration of essential public infrastructure and counter disaster operations.

Individuals suffering from personal hardship as a result of the flooding may be eligible for emergency assistance. Enquiries in relation to this assistance should be directed to the Queensland Department of Communities on 1800 173 349, or information including eligibility criteria can be accessed via the Department's Financial Assistance webpage.