COMMONWEALTH ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND
8 April 2009
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to communities recently affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions of South-East Queensland.
Commonwealth assistance is being provided to the Queensland Government through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
“The Commonwealth Government will continue to work with the Queensland Government, Local Government and community organisations to support those that have been affected,” Mr McClelland said.
Funding will include assistance for the restoration of essential public infrastructure and relief operations, as well as personal hardship and distress assistance, including:
- Emergency Assistance Grants of $165 per person and up to $765 per family;
- Essential Household Contents grants of up to $1,635 per individual and up to $4,910 per family; and
- Essential Housing Repairs grants of up to $10,100 per individual and up to $13,600 per family.
Inquiries in relation to this assistance should be made to the Queensland Department of Communities on (07) 5459 8600.
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