Expanded Queensland disaster recovery support
The Queensland Government has expanded for small businesses affected by ongoing wild weather across the state. Support is available for those affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Western Queensland rainfall and flooding.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred small business grants
Disaster recovery grants are now available to small and family businesses in 16 local government areas that were impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
These grants will fund up to $25,000 for clean-up and return to operation costs, including:
- debris removal
- replacing damaged equipment
- building repairs
- safety inspections
- restocking
Eligible small and family businesses and non-profit organisations can also apply for:
- Disaster Assistance Loans – up to $250,000 to support essential recovery efforts
- Essential Working Capital Loans – up to $100,000 to assist with immediate operational costs, including wages, rent, and creditor payments
This support is available in the following local government areas:
| Brisbane City Council | Bundaberg Regional Council | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| Gold Coast City Council | Gympie Regional Council | Ipswich City Council |
| Lockyer Valley Regional Council | Logan City Council | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Noosa Shire Council | Redland City Council | Scenic Rim Regional Council |
| Somerset Regional Council | Southern Downs Regional Council | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| Toowoomba Regional Council |
Visit the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority website
- repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment
- repairing or replacing buildings
- restocking inventory to resume operations
- Disaster Assistance Loans – Up to $250,000 to support essential recovery efforts.
- Essential Working Capital Loans – Up to $100,000 to assist with immediate operational costs, including wages, rent, and creditor payments.
Other support
Small and family businesses and other organisations impacted by recent disasters can access relevant assistance provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) on the QRIDA website.
Other support services for impacted businesses include:
- free business mentoring for recovery and business support
- free one-on-one small business wellness coaches to help with your recovery
- free small business financial counselling for businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship
- advice on making an insurance claim after a natural disaster
- temporary outreach centres with business experts.
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Impacted businesses are also encouraged to complete the disaster impact survey so Business Queensland understand what assistance is needed.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or email business@desbt.qld.gov.au.
AMA Queensland's Workplace Relations Team has provided answers to some frequently asked questions on natural disasters and emergencies.