Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)
South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to announce that the South Burnett region has been activated
for the following financial assistance packages available under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) as a result of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth, 7 – 10 January 2022. We acknowledge the Australian and Queensland governments and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) for the available funding.
Below is a table of the DRFA assistance measures activated for the South Burnett. The full DRFA Activation Summary can be found here.
DRFA Extraordinary Disaster Assistance
Clean up and Recovery Grants
Primary producers in the worst hit areas may be eligible to apply for recovery grants of up to $50,000 to support clean-up, restoration and recovery activities.
Find details on these grants through QRIDA or contact QRIDA on 1800 623 946.
More financial assistance
Landholders can apply to have their next leasehold rental payment deferred. Find out more about deferring your rent or instalment.
Find out about more financial assistance, including housing help after a disaster, community recovery grants , and structural assistance grants.
Further information
For information on Personal Hardship Assistance, contact the Community Recovery Hotline 1800 173 349 or visit www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies.
For more information on loans and grants for primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations, phone Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority on 1800 623 946 or visit www.qrida.qld.gov.au.
For information on the freight subsidies visit www.daf.qld.gov.au or phone the DAF Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.
Information on disaster assistance can be found on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s website at www.qra.qld.gov.au.
Properties outside disaster-activated areas
Primary producers who have suffered significant damage as a result of Ex-TC Seth, but are outside the South Burnett region, may apply for an Individual Disaster Stricken Property (IDSP) declaration. This declaration will give you access to assistance similar to DRFA assistance of freight subsidies and concessional loans.
Find out more about Individual Disaster Stricken Property declarations, or complete the application form (please note: this form works best in Internet Explorer).
Below are the links to the Queensland Government media statements which have recently been announced by the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics Infrastructure
Disaster funding available for clubs impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth – published 17/01/2022
Extraordinary assistance grants now available in the Wide Bay Burnett – published 17/01/2022
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED FOR FLOODED QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES - Ministerial Media Statements
Disaster Assistance extended for flooded Queensland communities
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXTENDED FOR FLOODED QUEENSLAND COMMUNITIES - Ministerial Media Statements
