QUEENSLAND BUSINESSES IMPACTED DURING DISASTER EVENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR LOW INTEREST LOANS AND GRANTS TO HELP THEM RECOVER
Both the Queensland and Australian Governments provide financial help to businesses affected by natural disasters.
Queensland Government support
Current disaster events:
Funding is available for businesses impacted by:
- Western Queensland floods (March 2025)
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred (March 2025)
- North Queensland rain and floods (January–February 2025)
- Southern summer (Wide Bay and Burnett) rain and floods (December 2024 – January 2025)
- South Queensland storms and rain (December 2023 – January 2024)
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper (December 2023)
- Southern Queensland fires (September–November 2023).
Small businesses:
Australian Government support
- Australian Government disaster payments (Services Australia)
- Tax and superannuation support (Australian Taxation Office)
Financial support for individuals
- Disaster recovery support (Queensland Government)
- Natural disaster support (Services Australia)
- Tax and superannuation support (Australian Taxation Office)
Enquiries
General enquiries: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Small business hotline: 1300 654 687
Visit the QRIDA website at: www.qrida.qld.gov.au
The QHA will be reaching out to affected members to identify areas of need within the business and provide additional support – please contact the QHA on 07 3221 6999.