Community recovery
The department assists communities affected by disaster.
Following a disaster event, the Department of Communities works to help the people affected restore their emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing. As part of this role, the department provides and coordinates information, personal support, resources, specialist counselling, mental health services and community development services.
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About community recovery
Community recovery is a way of assisting communities to manage the impacts of a disaster. There are many services that can be provided to assist, including information, personal support, financial assistance, specialist referral and community development activities.
Flood assistance
Assistance is available for people whose property has been damaged as a result of recent flooding in communities throughout Queensland. One-off emergency assistance and other financial assistance are available for eligible applicants.
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Community outcomes
- water storage infrastructureThe Department of Communities has implemented a range of strategies to support people displaced through major infrastructure development.
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Brisbane Secure
Information about the department’s involvement in incident management and emergency planning within the Brisbane CBD.
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Previous disaster events
The Department of Communities has assisted people to recover from a variety of previous disaster events.
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Publications
Further information about preparing for and recovering from a disaster event is provided.
Last updated: 25 July 2008.