How can I help?
- You can help the most by donating money
- Donating goods is not helpful at this time
- You can help by turning your goods into money and donating to the appeal.
Research shows that unneeded goods divert time, resources and attention away from helping those in need.
Make a monetary donation
The Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal closed 31 March 2012.
The Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal has been activated to help those affected by wide-spread devastating flooding in South West Queensland.
The town of St George is facing a record flood peak and mandatory evacuations have been required to ensure the safety of the members of the public. There has also been extensive flooding at Mitchell and Roma with Mitchell having already experienced the worst flooding in well over a century.
At this stage the fund will cover the Murweh, Maranoa, Balonne and the Central Highlands Regional Council areas.
Every dollar donated will be directed toward helping Queenslanders in need. Donations of $2 or more will be tax deductible.
Donate goods and services
Public donations
Monetary donations are the best way to help during a disaster.
If you have goods you wish to give to people in need, consider selling them to donate the money instead. What about:
- linking up with a local charity and running a 'bring and buy' or boot sale?
- holding a social event with your friends to auction off items you have to give away?
- holding a garage sale?
Don’t forget that local charities also need your financial help or donated items.
The following links to charity organisations offer information about their process for managing monetary and non-monetary donations. During and after a disaster, specific goods will also be requested via these organisations.
Contact your local council for more information about charities and community organisations in your area.
Businesses and non-government organisations
Small businesses, community organisations and corporate businesses can register to make a contribution before a disaster strikes.
Small business and community organisation donations of goods and services
If you are a small to medium sized business, not for profit or community organisation and wish to make a contribution to your local area or region then submit to the Community Emergency Inventory.
Your submission will be registered and provided to the local coordinators for disaster management, and will be incorporated in the inventory for goods and service registered that may be available to support local disaster preparation, response and recovery efforts.
Corporate donations of goods and services
Corporate, business, government and professional associations can register the goods and services that they wish to donate to support the recovery and reconstruction efforts during a disaster.
The Corporate Offers of Assistance Coordinating team will register your offer and follow up with you in relation to how it may be matched to support community need.
To partner with the State Government and support disaster affected communities, register your support.
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering your time to assist communities affected by a disaster, sign up to the Volunteering Queensland CREW register for emergency volunteers.
Joining the SES or Rural Fire Service is also a great way to give back to your community.
Whether you volunteer on the frontline or behind the scenes, you can help Queenslanders and communities most in need.
Learn tips for volunteering after a disaster.
