Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)
The Australian and Queensland Governments have activated additional Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to support communities impacted by recent flooding across Gladstone and Banana Shire.
For residents in the Gladstone Local Government Area
Eligible households can access Personal Hardship Assistance, including:
• $180 for individuals
• Up to $900 for families of five or more
These payments help cover essential needs such as food, clothing, and medication.
Structural Assistance Grants of up to $80,000 are also available to support vulnerable residents to repair damaged homes to a safe and habitable standard.
Recently activated localities include Colosseum, Euleilah, Mount Maria, Mount Tom and Taunton, in addition to areas previously announced.
For primary producers in the Gladstone and Banana Local Government Areas
Support includes:
• Concessional loans of up to $2 million
• Grants of up to $75,000
• Freight subsidies of up to $5,000
These measures assist with clean‑up, recovery, and the reinstatement of farming and business operations.
“We’re also acutely aware of the challenges being faced by Queensland primary producers right now, which is why we’re offering a range of disaster support measures to help with recovery and to keep businesses afloat.” Minister McBain.
Below are links for more information and assistance:
• Personal Hardship Assistance: www.disaster.qld.gov.au
• Disaster loans and grants: www.qrida.qld.gov.au
• Freight subsidies: Department of Primary Industries – 13 25 23
• Community Recovery Hotline (24/7): 1800 173 349
Read the full media release – New Flood Assistance Measures for Gladstone and Banana Shire
