Bushfire disaster support extended for impacted residents in Western and Darling Downs
More Queenslanders whose homes have been impacted by recent bushfires can now access Personal Hardship Assistance.
- Support for Queenslanders impacted by bushfires has been extended to include Crossroads, Ducklo, Halliford, Kumbarilla, Marmadua, Montrose, Moonie and Weranga.
- Individuals from these localities can now apply for $180 in emergency assistance, with up to $900 available for a family of five or more.
- These Personal Hardship Assistance grants are available to cover the costs of essential items like food, clothing and medicine.
- Uninsured residents can also access income-tested grants up to $5,000 per household through the Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme to inspect and reconnect damaged services like electricity, gas and water.
Uninsured residents can also access income-tested grants up to $5,000 per household through the Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme to inspect and reconnect damaged services like electricity, gas and water.
Support is being provided through the joint Commonwealth-state funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
For more information on disaster assistance, eligibility and how to apply visit www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp.
To learn more about DRFA support head to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority website.
Source: QLD Govt
