There are many ways you can help Queenslanders affected by the 2022 floods.
Donate to registered charities
Registered charities respond to the needs of communities hit by natural disasters. They can supply food, equipment, shelter, and other support where needed.
Charities raising funds to help communities include:
- Australian Red Cross
- Lifeline Queensland
- St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
- GIVIT
- The Salvation Army
Or you can choose a charity of your choice.
The Queensland Government has already contributed $2.1 million—$500,000 each to: the Australian Red Cross; Lifeline Queensland; the Salvation Army; and St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, and $100,000 to GIVIT, which is in addition to $400,000 already provided in 2021-22.
How you can help with GIVIT
How your donations are helping Queenslanders
Read stories about how each donation is helping Queenslanders recover.
The Star gets behind flood recovery effort
St Vinnies offer helping hand to volunteer
St Vinnies assist Brisbane flood victim
Secret Sounds stage Flood Aid event in Brisbane
Hanes donation helps flood affected families
St Vinnies come to the aid of Beerwah local
GIVIT and nabtrade partner for flood recovery help
Amart donates furniture to support The Salvos’
Red Cross launches bereavement and cash grant support for flood-stricken communities
St Vincent de Paul Queensland volunteers in Gympie
Tiana Daniels and the Lockyer Community Centre
Michael Kelly and the Lockyer Community Centre
GIVIT and Indigenous Futures Foundation
The Salvation Army Queensland supports flood affected communities
Donate to the RFS and SES
Donations help supply essential equipment to help emergency service volunteers perform various functions.
Find out how you can donate to:
Donate goods and services
Public donations
You can donate items to affected individuals, families, and communities through GIVIT. GIVIT is an online service that connects you to trusted charities. You can also get in touch with a charity of your choice.
Please note, some types of donations are not suitable.
Contact your local council for information about charities and community organisations in your area.
Corporate donations of goods and services
Business and corporate organisations wanting to donate can contact GIVIT, who will seek to broker an offer to a particular need.
Volunteer
The best way you can help is to check on the safety of your loved ones, neighbours, and friends.
To volunteer your time to help communities affected by a disaster, you can:
- register or update your details at Emergency Volunteering
- call Volunteering Queensland on 1800 994 100.
More information:
Other ways to help charities
If you are unable to make a cash donation, you may be able to assist in other ways, such as:
- linking up with a local charity and helping with their fundraising campaigns
- holding a social event with your friends to donate proceeds to a charity
- holding a garage sale and donating proceeds to a charity.
Local charities can accept funds raised to assist those affected by natural disasters.
Offer your services for a fee
Licensed contractors can register their details with the Find a Local Contractor directory. The directory helps homeowners find licensed contractors in their local area.
You can only register for this if you are also registered with Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s Online Services. You can do this online or by phoning 1300 272 272.