More disaster assistance has been activated for Etheridge Shire following recent severe flooding, along with disaster loans for not-for-profits in 13 Queensland local government areas.
The assistance is being provided by the Federal and Queensland Governments through the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
New flood support for Etheridge includes Disaster Recovery Grants up to $75,000 for primary producers and $25,000 for small businesses, disaster loans up to $250,000 for small businesses, emergency fodder assistance for farmers, and primary producer industry support.
Etheridge is also one of 13 LGAs where impacted not-for-profit organisations can seek disaster loans up to $100,000, with other jurisdictions including Carpentaria, Cassowary Coast, Central Highlands, Flinders, Isaac, Livingstone, Mackay, McKinlay, Richmond, Townsville, Whitsunday, and Winton.
Additional flood support measures are now available for primary producers in Livingstone Shire in the form of disaster loans and freight subsidies, while Disaster Recovery Grants have been made available for producers in Isaac and Mackay.
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery, Ann Leahy said the extensive flood emergency required a response of equal scale.
“As tough as Queenslanders are, they need our support now, and we will continue to be with them every step of the way through their recovery journey,” Minister Leahy said.
“Our focus remains on ensuring every necessary assistance measure is available to those hardest hit by these floods.
“Whether you’re a farmer in the remote north-west or run a sporting club in a regional centre, the support we’re announcing today will help keep you afloat through this challenging period of recovery.”
For information on disaster grants and loans visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au, for emergency fodder contact your local council, and for freight subsidies call the Queensland Department of Primary Industries on 13 25 23.
