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Flood affected primary producers in the local government areas of Boulia, Bundaberg, Diamantina, Fraser Coast, Gympie, North Burnett and South Burnett may be eligible for a range of assistance, including:

Small businesses:

• Exceptional Disaster Assistance Grants – up to $25,000

Primary producers:

• Exceptional Disaster Assistance Grants – up to $75,000
• Disaster Assistance Loans – up to $2 million
• Essential Working Capital Loans – up to $100,000
• Freight Subsidies – up to $5,000
• Personal Hardship Assistance – including emergency grants and essential services support

Funding can be used for a range of recovery and operational activities unique to each support measure, such as clean-up, repairs, supply, paying wages, rent or rates, replanting, or the purchase of fuel or water.

Check your eligibility and apply here:

• QRIDA Grants & Loans 
• Freight Subsidies
• Personal Hardship Assistance

Thank you to all growers for filling out their disaster impact survey. If you are yet to do so, you can still fill it out here. 

Support

If you or your team need support, information, or assistance connecting with the right people, please reach out to us. We are here to help where we can.

The Rural Financial Counselling Team are also here to help primary producers through the natural disaster recovery process. As locals, they understand how natural disasters affect your farm business, and can support you with free, impartial and confidential assistance with the recovery. Click here.