Flood recovery

The Bundaberg Region is experiencing significant impacts from the current flood event.

Residents can find information about returning to a disaster affected house or building in this factsheet.(PDF, 1MB)

Insurance Council of Australia Resources:

• Clean up after a disaster(PDF, 174KB)
• Claims process after a disaster(PDF, 131KB)
• FAQs after a disaster(PDF, 249KB)

Queensland Health Resources:

• Staying safe during disaster clean-up(PDF, 844KB)
• Protect from Meliodosis(PDF, 2MB)
• Protect yourself from asbestos(PDF, 899KB)
• Being food safe in a disaster(PDF, 816KB)
• Protect yourself against mosquitoes(PDF, 621KB)
• Cleaning up mould after a disaster(PDF, 518KB)

Get Ready Queensland Resources:

• Personal hardship assistance and housing assistance may be available for affected residents in some locations.
• If you’re experiencing emotional stress or personal financial hardship from this event, contact your local emergency relief provider or counselling service or call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 for help.
• If you're in an isolated community and need assistance you may be able to request support with the resupply of essential goods, including food and medical supplies.

Queensland Government's 'Rebuilding and Cleaning Up' resources:

• Pools and water tanks
• Returning to affected buildings
• Home and property repairs
• Reconnecting electricity and water
• Replacing lost or destroyed documents

Queensland Government's 'Community Recovery' resources for the Bundaberg Region:

• State and Commonwealth Grants(PDF, 3MB)
• Visit a Community Recovery Hub(PDF, 3MB)
• Regional Community Support Services(PDF, 354KB)

Queensland Building and Construction Commission resources:

• Combating fraud and checking if a licence is legit

Further information about disaster recovery can be found on the Recovering from a disaster page.