Queenslanders are encouraged to dig deep and donate to assist those communities affected by widespread flooding in the state’s north.
The ongoing flooding event saw people across north Queensland evacuated, their homes and businesses damaged, crops and livestock lost and roads and services closed.
As the floodwater recede, people are returning to their homes, businesses and farms and the true extent of the damage is realised.
If you would like to give a helping hand to those affected by flooding in north Queensland, you can:
Donate money
Registered charities are trained to respond to the needs of communities hit by natural disasters and can provide food, equipment, shelter, and other support right where it is needed.
Leading charities raising funds to help communities include:
- Australian Red Cross Society
- The Salvation Army — 13 SALVOS (13 72 58)
- St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland — 07 3010 1002
- UnitingCare — 1800 411 660
Donate goods and services
Public donations
If you have goods or funds you would like to donate, or want to see what is needed in the disaster affected communities, visit GIVIT where you can donate items directly to affected individuals, families and communities. GIVIT is an online service that lets you see what is needed and urgently required in your community and connects you to trusted charities.
Alternatively, you may want to get in touch with a charity directly. Contact your local council for more information about charities and community organisations in your area.
Corporate donations of goods and services
For business and corporate organisations wanting to donate, GIVIT will seek to broker an offer to a particular need. This can be undertaken through GIVIT.
Volunteer
The best way you can help is to check on the safety of your loved ones, neighbours and friends and help them however you can.
If you are interested in volunteering your time to assist communities affected by a disaster, you can register or update your details at Emergency Volunteering. Or calling Volunteering Queensland on the free phone number 1800 994 100.
Whether you volunteer on the frontline or behind the scenes, you can help Queenslanders and communities most in need.
Tips for volunteering after a disaster.
