Disaster Recovery Support:
North Queensland Floods
North and Far North Tropical Low from 29 January 2025
Free, impartial support to help rural and small business to recover from NQ flooding.
Our team has extensive experience in disaster recovery with North Queensland farm and small businesses and provide structured, practical assistance - working with you by phone, online or in person.
How we can help
Business Wellness Coaches are here to support you through this uncertain time. Managing your personal wellbeing also supports your family, friends and business.
Rural and Small Business Financial Counsellors are experienced professionals who can help get your business back on track. They can assist you with applying for disaster recovery support, and in various other ways, including:
crisis business planning
cashflow issues
negotiating with lenders, creditors, ATO etc
assistance applying for any government grants and support (disaster and non-disaster)
referrals to services
Get connected to support.
If you're struggling with the impacts of disaster, don’t go it alone. Get connected with specialised support from people who understand your business and the disaster recovery process.
6 February 2025
Disaster loans activated for north Queensland rural and small business
Flood affected primary producers and small businesses in Burdekin, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island, Townsville, Yarrabah local government areas.
Disaster Assistance Loans up to $250,000 and Essential Working Capital Loans up to $100,000 are available to eligible operators re-establish operations by covering costs relating to:
Repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment
Repairing or replacing buildings
Resupplying stock or livestock
For loan applications visit the QRIDA website, www.qrida.qld.gov.au, or call 1800 623 946.
Primary producers interested in freight subsidies can contact Queensland Department of Primary Industries on 13 25 23 or via www.daf.qld.gov.au.
How we can help
Our team has extensive experience in disaster recovery with North Queensland rural and small businesses and provide structured, practical assistance - working with you by phone, online or in person.
We can assist you with applying for disaster recovery support and in various other ways, including:
crisis business planning
cashflow issues
negotiating with lenders, creditors, ATO etc
assistance applying for any government support (disaster and non-disaster)
referrals to services
Dedicated support when you need it most.
Contact your local small business financial counsellor. Our service is free, impartial and designed to help your business recover from the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Not sure where to start? Send us a message with this form.