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Premier launches Disaster Relief Appeal for Flood Affected Communities in South-West Queensland

Premier and Minister for the Arts

The Honourable Anna Bligh

04/03/2010

Premier Anna Bligh has today launched an appeal to help those affected by flooding in the state's south-west with a $500,000 contribution from the State Government.

Ms Bligh said the appeal would focus particularly on the Murweh, Maranoa and Balonne Shires where a disaster situation has been declared.

"I've seen first hand the devastation the flooding over the past week has brought to these communities and it's going to take some time before the residents of towns like Charleville and Roma are back on their feet," Ms Bligh said.

"Hundreds of families in south-western Queensland, particularly in Charleville and Roma, have been hard hit by widespread flooding.

"Queenslanders have always rallied to help those in need and I am certain they will do so on this occasion.

"I invite all Queenslanders to dig deep and give whatever they can to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal to help those in need.

"No donation - whether it be $2 or $20 is too small and every dollar will go directly toward helping the victims of these devastating floods."

Donations can be made in person at any of the big banks including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bank of Queensland, NAB, Westpac, ANZ and Suncorp.

Cheques can be made out to the Premiers' Disaster Relief Appeal.

Donors can contact the Queensland Government 24 hours a day on freecall 1800 173 349 with their credit card details.

Donations can also be made on the Queensland Government website, www.qld.gov.au

All donations of $2.00 or more to the appeal will be tax deductable.

"We are all saddened by the devastation, suffering and hardship caused throughout flood affected South-West Queensland and the appeal is a tangible way of giving much-needed assistance," Ms Bligh said.

"Any assistance we can provide is important.

"Disaster relief funding arrangements have been activated for people experiencing personal hardship in the Murweh and Maranoa Local Government area, including the towns of Charleville and Roma.

"People living in these areas may be eligible for immediate assistance of $170 per person or $780 per family," Ms Bligh said.

For further information contact The Department of Communities on 1800 173 349.

"The disaster situation in Western Queensland is being constantly monitored as the circumstances are changing rapidly.

"Further personal hardship arrangements will be automatically triggered as needed in affected areas," she said.

Meantime, the government has also today convened the first meeting of the State's Government's Floods Reconstruction Taskforce.

Chair of Queensland Building Services Authority John Gaskin will head the taskforce which includes the Building Services Authority, the Housing Industry Association, Master Builders, the Insurance Council of Australia and all of the major insurers and the State Government.

"This is about getting everybody on the same page to ensure the rebuilding effort takes place in a co-ordinated manner and as swiftly as possible," Ms Bligh said.

Financial donations can be made by:

1. Credit Card

To make a donation using your Credit Card, call 1800 173 349. Donations will appear on your Credit Card statement as 'Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal'.

2. Visiting a bank branch

Donations can be made at any Queensland branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the National Bank of Australia, Westpac Bank, ANZ Bank, The Bank of Queensland and Suncorp. You will be able to use your deposit slip as proof for tax purposes.

3. Internet banking

You will need to have internet banking set up with your financial institution.

- Account Name: Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

- BSB: 064 013

- Account number: 1000 6800

4. Mail

You are welcome to post a cheque donation - please do not send cash. Cheques should be made payable to:

The Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

ABN: 69 689 161 916

Cheques should be posted to:

Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

C/O Department of the Premier and Cabinet

PO Box 15185

City East QLD 4002

Permanent Link: Premier launches Disaster Relief Appeal for Flood Affected Communities in South-West Queensland
Publish Date: 05 Mar 10

Article Contact Details

Queensland Government, Premier and Minister for Reconstruction :
PO Box 15185, City East QLD 4002, Brisbane
Phone: 07 3224 2111
Fax: 07 3229 2900

Comments / Have your say

We are a fencing and carpentry business in bundaberg and looking to contract work in flooded areas in charleville etc. I myself am a qualified carpenter with extensive background in renovations and supervision in all types of construction. I have mobility to work in all areas of queensland to provide any repair work required.
Please forward our email across to relevant people as we are not familiar with any contacts regarding this sector.

Thanking you,
Darryl and lisa Woods

darryl woods of bundaberg

1 of 15th March 2010, 6.53pm
1. Stephen replied to darryl woods
  
  6th March 2010, 10.36am
  
  Hi Darryl and Lisa,
  
  Have spoken to the donations people and they recommend that you contact the affected Councils directly to offer assistance. Also check back with donations on 1800 173 349 in a few days as information is being updated regularly.
  
  Cheers
  Stephen
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