Disaster Recovery Assistance

If you’re involved in the racing industry and have been impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred or the North and Far North Tropical Low you may be eligible for financial assistance, grants or loan packages.

Eligibility will depend on your individual circumstances.

Please see information, relevant links and contact information below for the various departments offering support.

1.      Primary producers (Department of Primary Industries/Department of Agriculture)

Financial assistance is now available to primary producers affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and flooding in South-East Queensland.

Assistance includes:

 Disaster Assistance Loans – up to $250,000 to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment and buildings, and to assist to re-establish your business.

 Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans – up to $100,000 for essential working capital to continue business operations.

 Freight subsidies of up to $5,000 per property to move essential materials such as stock, feed, machinery, fuel, water, and building and fencing materials.

 Free rural financial counselling from the Rural Financial Counselling Service.

Check your eligibility and how to apply  https://brnw.ch/21wRjJO

For loan applications visit the QRIDA website or call 1800 623 946.

For freight subsidies contact the Department of Primary Industries on 13 25 23.
 

2.      Sporting clubs, including racing clubs

Sport and recreation disaster recovery program grants up to $5,000 for eligible not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations – visit:  www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/disaster-recovery or follow Sport and Recreation on Facebook for the latest plays from Queensland’s active industry or subscribe to our State of Play newsletter.
 

3.      Recovery grants and loans (Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority)

Grants and concessional loans are available from QRIDA for primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations impacted by recent disaster events, including the North and Far North Tropical Low.

Remember to include the required supporting documents to assist with the assessment of your application! You can read more about these in the Summer edition of Prime Focus qrida.qld.gov.au/news/prime-focus-newsletter

North and Far North Tropical Low

For business | Queensland Rural and Industry Development

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and severe weather

For business | Queensland Rural and Industry Development

4.      Personal hardship assistance and support

If you have been impacted by Cyclone Alfred or the North and Far North Queensland Tropical Low event, you may be eligible to apply for personal financial hardship assistance.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred March 2025

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is affecting communities in southeast Queensland. Community Recovery is working hard to provide support as quickly as possible to impacted Queenslanders and thank you for your patience.

Personal hardship assistance is now available for some Local Government Areas.

For information or to apply for personal hardship assistance for this event, visit www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies/disasters/money-finance/eligibility-apply/tc-alfred-march-2025.

Emotional support
If you’ve been impacted by the severe weather and are experiencing emotional stress, the dedicated Community Recovery Lifeline Hotline is available. Confidentially speak to a qualified disaster counsellor on 1800 116 671 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Other support and assistance

North and Far North Tropical Low from January 2025

Heavy rainfall and flooding have affected communities in North and Far North Queensland.

For information regarding financial support for this event, visit www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies/disasters/money-finance/eligibility-apply/nq-monsoon-trough-january-2025.

Emotional support
If are experiencing emotional stress due to severe weather, the dedicated Community Recovery Lifeline Hotline is available. Confidentially speak to a qualified disaster counsellor on 1800 116 671 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Other support and assistance
Local Support Services have been established in affected areas for residents to access support in person. Go to www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies/disasters/money-finance/eligibility-apply/nq-monsoon-trough-january-2025 to find a support service in your area.

Help out with flood recovery
Please visit www.qld.gov.au/floods2025 for more information.