Important Advice – Donations to the Quilpie Shire Community
Further to the previous notice regarding donations to the Quilpie Shire Community, please see below organisations who will ensure that your generous offers are coordinated and directed to the right places and people:
GIVIT – Donations
GIVIT has partnered with the Queensland Government to manage donations of essential goods and services for people impacted by severe floods in parts of Western Queensland.
At this early stage of recovery, the easiest, most efficient and most impactful way to help is to donate money, and every dollar makes a difference. Donate money to provide essential goods & services here:
givit.org.au/western-queensland-floodsIf you have items to donate, you can offer them via
givit.org.au/donate-items. If your items are needed by organisations working in flood recovery, as well as GIVIT’s other partner charities, we’ll connect you with them.
RURAL AID – Donations of Hay / Fodder – 1300 327 624
Rural Aid is Australia’s most trusted rural charity. Established in 2015, Rural Aid’s vision is to safeguard farming and rural communities before, during and after natural disasters. We stand ready to support farmers when disaster strikes and offer relevant help needed.
Assistance offered to primary producers:
• Financial assistance in disasters
• Fodder for livestock, including for our littlest livestock (bees).
• Domestic water supplied via local, licensed water carters.
To learn more about Rural Aid visit our website
https://www.ruralaid.org.au/
The Queensland Government is reaching out to business owners and primary producers who have been affected by recent weather events to better understand the challenges they are facing.
Your feedback is essential in helping us assess the impact of these events and determine the types of support and assistance needed to aid recovery efforts. By sharing your experiences, you will contribute to shaping disaster response initiatives and ensuring that Queensland businesses receive the necessary resources to rebuild and thrive.
Please click on the links below to complete a short survey. Your responses will remain strictly confidential and will only be used to inform recovery strategies and support programs.
Disaster Impact surveys have been activated for the Western Queensland rainfall and flooding (March 2025)
Primary producers, if you suffer damage or losses to your agribusiness from the western Queensland flooding event, please let us know.
These surveys help us to determine the need for additional assistance to support recovery.
Don’t forget to take date-stamped photographs when it is safe to do so.
You can also call on 13 25 23.
Disaster assistance has been activated for western Queensland in response to flooding.
Disaster loans up to $250,000 are available for primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profits in nine LGAs via
qrida.qld.gov.au.
Freight subsidies up to $5,000 are available for eligible primary producers via
daf.qld.gov.au.
Road Access to Eromanga
Access to Eromanga is now open with the following restrictions in place:
- Vehicle weight limit: 4 tonnes
- Speed limit: 80 km/h
- Reduced speed zones: Observe 60 km/h speed limits in sections with road damage
Drive with caution and adhere to all posted signage.
Activated locations: Barcoo LGA (all areas), Bulloo LGA (all areas), Quilpie LGA (all areas), Winton LGA (all areas)
If you are suffering hardship or require emotional support as a result of the Western Qld Rainfall and Flooding March 2025 event, help is available. You may be eligible for financial or other assistance to help you get back on your feet.
Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.
When completing grant applications online, please ensure your personal details are entered exactly as they appear on your driver’s licence (e.g. spelling of your name) and Medicare card. If you have dependents, list them in order as stated on your card.
State and Commonwealth Grants
Assistance provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Emergency Hardship Assistance^
$180 per person (up to $900 for a family of five or more)for people who are unable to meet their immediate essential needs for temporary accommodation, food, essential clothing and medication. It can take up to five days for payments to reach your bank account.
Essential Services Hardship Assistance^
$150 per person (up to $750 for a family of five or more) for people who have experienced the loss of one or more essential services for more than five days. This grant will only be made
active after five days without services.
Essential Household Contents Grant *^
One-off payment for households who are uninsured or unable to claim insurance as a contribution towards replacing or repairing essential household contents. Up to $1,765 for single adults and up to $5,300 for couples/families.
Essential Services Safety & Reconnection Scheme *^
To help owner/occupied households reconnect essential services that were damaged by a disaster. Up to $200 towards a safety inspection for each essential service needing reconnection (electricity, gas, water and sewerage or septic system) and up to $4,200 towards repair work.
Structural Assistance Grant *^
One-off payment towards the cost of repairs to uninsured, owner occupied homes to ensure the home is habitable, secure and safe. Up to $80,000.
*Income Test
Your gross (before tax) weekly income must be less than or equal to:
Individual adult: $1,179 ($61,322 per year)
couple: $1,630 ($84,782 per year)
sole parent, one child: $1,632 ($84,842 per year)
couple, one child: $2,021 ($105,125 per year).
For each additional child, add $391 per week. For each dependent adult, add $451
per week.
^eligibility criteria applies
The Adavale Sport & Recreation Centre is now open and operational as a Refuge Centre.
If your home is not a safe place or you will be at risk of isolation, please move to the Adavale Sport & Recreation Centre as soon as possible. Please ensure you only bring your essential items, such as food, water, spare clothes, bedding and any important documents or medication required for the duration of your stay.
Please also note that NO PETS are allowed at this Refuge Centre.
For further information, please contact Steven Cowley – 0408 339 759 or 0408 493 535
UHF Channel 40
Due to recent heavy rainfall and unfavourable weather conditions, today’s Regional Express (REX) flight was unable to land at Quilpie Airport.
Passenger and crew safety remains the top priority, and such decisions are made by airline operators based on real-time assessments.
We wish to advise that scheduled flights for Thursday and Friday are expected to proceed as planned, subject to ongoing weather monitoring by REX on the day.
Any updates will be communicated promptly.
The Council is aware that many rural properties within the Shire are currently experiencing varying degrees of flooding, and we are contacting as many landholders as possible to gauge your status and any specific needs you may have.
If you require assistance, including evacuation, food or medical supplies, please contact the Council Administration Office at 4656 0500.
The Eromanga State School is now open and operational as a Refuge Centre.
If your home is not a safe place or you will be at risk of isolation, please move to the Eromanga State School as soon as possible. Please ensure you only bring your essential items, such as food, water, spare clothes, bedding and any important documents or medication required for the duration of your stay.
Please also note that NO PETS are allowed at this Refuge Centre.
For further information, please contact Eromanga State School Principal, Emma Wilson – 0476 623 033.
