Cyclone Larry community recovery
Community recovery workers assist residents.Tropical Cyclone Larry hit Far North Queensland communities on 20 March 2006 with devastating effects to homes, businesses and industry. Following the cyclone, the Department of Communities sent staff from around the state to assist local people with the recovery effort.
The department is committed to supporting people affected by Cyclone Larry to rebuild their strength and resilience through the provision of services and programs that are relevant, timely and informed.
Recovery services have been modified and improved to respond to the changing needs of individuals and families in the affected communities, and there is a team of departmental officers in place in Far North Queensland to support and assist through the ongoing recovery process.
Hats off to Cyclone Larry Recovery Effort
After Cyclone Larry devastated parts of far north Queensland, the helping hand of the Department of Communities’ cyclone recovery team has now been extended 50,000 times.
Storm and Cyclone Survival Guide a handy companion
A public education campaign has been launched to help people across regional Queensland in the coming storm and cyclone season.
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News and events
Find out what’s new in Cyclone Larry community recovery. Check out upcoming events and important dates in cyclone affected areas and view our archived news.
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Recovery services directory
Whether you are a community member or a community-based organisation, the A-Z directory of community recovery services provides the contact information you need to move through the recovery process.
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Recovery assistance
View a summary of financial assistance previously provided by the Department of Communities and information on how and where to access current recovery services.
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Operation Recovery Task Force
Information about the Tropical Cyclone Larry Operation Recovery Task Force, now disbanded, and previously headed by retired General Peter Cosgrove.
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Links
Want to know more about Cyclone Larry recovery? These useful links provide access to other organisations that may be of assistance.
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Publications
A collection of fact sheets on topics including cyclone recovery preparedness
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Photo gallery
Images of the devastation caused by Cyclone Larry and the response of Department of Communities staff.
Last updated: 23 June 2008.