Suburbs in Logan and the Gold Coast impacted by the flood from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie will be able to access additional disaster assistance through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said assistance would be available for personal hardship and distress, removal of debris, personal and financial counselling, as well as grant to support individuals in need.
“The Australian and Queensland Governments are working together to support communities and their local councils to receive the support and assistance they need to recover,” Mr van Manen said.
“Yesterday Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Queensland Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan today announced additional disaster assistance in response to Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
“This assistance will help families and individuals with emergency needs such as food, clothing and accommodation, essential repairs to damaged homes and the replacement of essential household contents.”
Information on disaster assistance available for this natural disaster can be found on the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website at https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/ and the Queensland Government’s Disaster management website at http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/.
Suburbs affected by flood eligible for NDRRA include:
Logan City Council (limited to the following suburbs)
(Advised Saturday 1 April)
· North McLean
· South McLean
· Munruben
· Stockleigh
· Jimboomba
· Chambers Flat
· Logan Village
· Logan Reserve
· Crestmead
· Marsden
· Kingston
· Buccan
· Park Ridge South
· Waterford
· Loganlea
· Meadowbrook
· Bethania
· Edens Landing
· Slacks Creek
· Holmview
· Beenleigh
· Loganholme
· Eagleby
· Cornubia
· Carbrook
· Waterford West
(Advised Sunday 2 April)
· Bannockburn
· Cedar Creek
· Cedar Grove
· Mount Warren Park
· Tanah Merah
· Veresdale
· Windaroo
· Wolffdene
· Woodhill
Gold Coast City Council (the following suburbs only)
· Cedar Creek
· Luscombe
· Stapylton
· Yatala
· Springbrook