Community Assistance For Fires

Personal Hardship & Housing Assistance

Personal hardship assistance is now available for affected residents in targeted locations within Mareeba Shire and Tablelands Regional Local Government Areas.

Housing assistance is available for residents affected by this event.

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.

Find out more qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies

Community Recovery Hotline

If you’re experiencing emotional stress or personal financial hardship from the bushfires, contact your local emergency relief provider or counselling service or call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.

Go to our Emergency Management Dashboard for up-to-date information on road closures, power outages, evacuation centres and links to key sites.

Sign up for the Early Warning Network to receive alerts for severe weather and other emergency events.

Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is in danger.