Western Queensland Flood Assistance

BIRRR have compiled the following tables to help those affected by the devastating Western Queensland Flooding Event in March 2025. This page will be updated as further assistance is announced.

If you are looking to help or donate time, vouchers, fodder, goods or money please visit our Donations Page.

IMPORTANT ASSISTANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Stay Informed & Stay Safe! Queensland Health has a variety of resources to help you stay prepared and protected during disasters. From food and water safety to managing heat stress, asbestos and mosquito risks, find all the essential public health advice in one place. Check it out here.
• 2/4/25 – Premier David Crisafulli announced Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants – up to $75,000 will be made available to assist directly impacted primary producers, small businesses and non profit organisations with the costs of clean-up and reinstatement.
• Raddo’s Mechanical would like to offer a helping hand in getting your equipment up and running. They’ll be donating travel and labour to anyone affected in the following affected areas – Adavale, Quilpie, Yaraka, Wyandra, Eromanga & Thargomindah. Call the office on 0458 044 429 or Kade on 0438 983 076 to discuss.
• RFCS/QRIDA FLOOD RECOVERY INFORMATION SESSIONS – JUNDAH, STONEHENGE & LONGREACH: Rural Financial Counsellor Richard Lewis & QRIDA Regional Area Manager Bradley Whittington will be in Jundah, Stonehenge & Longreach on 1st & 2nd May hosting disaster recovery information sessions for flood-hit producers in Western QLD. Richard Lewis 0499 144 522. richardlewis@rfcsnq.com.au. www.rfcsnq.com.au/disaster-recovery. For SWQ producers: Rural Financial Counselling Service – Southern Queensland is also on the road this week with sessions in Quilpie, Eromanga, Toompine, Eulo and Cunnamulla. the Rural Financial Counselling Service – Southern Queensland will hold free flood recovery information sessions in:
• Quilpie 28 April, 3–5 pm and 29 April, 2–5 pm
• Eromanga 29 April, 9–11 am
• Toompine 30 April, 9–11 am
• Eulo 30 April, 2–4 pm
• Cunnamulla 1 May, 9–11 am. For venue details or to register visit https://brnw.ch/21wSb7o

Photo: Jundah Township Dusty Trail Helicopters / Sean Dillon MP

Details on how to apply listed in the Assistance for Individuals Table below

Assistance for Producers & Properties

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Producers should also check out the assistance for individuals and mental health support tables listed below

Assistance for Individuals

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Assistance for Small Business

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Assistance for Not For Profit Groups

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Mental Health Support

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General Tips for recovery after a flood event

• Flood Clean Up – Where Should I Start
• Infection risks when cleaning up after a flood
• Help replacing Lost or Destroyed Documents
• Saving flood Damaged Photos
• Mould – clean gear as best as you can and spray with a mix of vinegar and oil of cloves. Especially important for leather gear such as saddles etc.

Tips for Producers recovery after a flood event

• Longreach Veterinary Services Free Advice for Pets & Livestock, handy tips and for dehydration & emergency electrolytes. How to detect cattle with Pneumonia Contact 0746583838  admin@longreachvet.com.au  0438 714 847
• If you are coordinating fodder through other industry contacts or local networks, ensure that fodder meets strict biosecurity restrictions and does not contain invasive weeds, seeds and pests including fire ants to prevent introducing them to your property. 
• Information on livestock nutrition and animal health
  

Information Compiled 1/4/25 and Subject to change, this page will be updated as new services, grants and help becomes available.

If you find any incorrect links or info please contact the BIRRR team at birrraus@gmail.com

Thanks to Roxanne, Julie, Alana, Marcelle & Kristy for compiling this page

Photo Queensland Helicopters, Windorah QLD