Flood hardship assistance has been expanded to more localities in the Bundaberg region.
The support has been announced following last week’s flooding which resulted in the inundation of more than 200 properties, evacuations and significant isolation for remote communities.
Newly activated areas in Bundaberg include Avondale, Bucca, Bundaberg West, Delan, Drinan, Duingal, Givelda, Good Night, Moore Park Beach, Sharon, and Wallaville.
Support includes payments of $180 for individuals and up to $900 for a family of five or more for emergency essentials like food, clothing and medicine, and measures targeting low income, uninsured residents.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain says disaster assistance will help with the immediate impacts the flooding has brought to families and communities.
“As floodwaters recede, we are making sure those affected are getting the help they need to recover from this disaster.
“This financial support will get people over the hump.
“The road to recovery is going to prove challenging, but the Albanese Government will be there for Queenslanders every step of the way.”
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy says flood impacted communities will continue to receive support as they move into recovery.
“We are working closely with councils and our Community Recovery team to extend Personal Hardship Assistance to those who have been affected by the recent disaster.
“Getting impact assessments done fast has allowed us to activate funding at that same quick rate, and we’re maintaining our presence on the ground to keep response and recovery moving.”
