Did you know that the Community Recovery Hub have in Caboolture is ready to support residents impacted by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily through various personal hardship assistance grants?
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The Caboolture Community Recovery Hub is operating out of the Caboolture Neighbourhood Centre at 9 George Street. The hub is open weekday afternoons on Monday to Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, and on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The hubs offer face-to-face emotional support, assistance applying for grants, and referrals to other organisations.
Grants for residents affected by of Cyclone Kirrily
A number of personal hardship assistance grants are available to Caboolture residents affected by Cyclone Kirrily.
The Emergency Hardship Assistance grant provides up to $900 per family for immediate essential needs like food, clothing, or medical supplies.
The Essential Services Hardship Assistance grant offers up to $750 per family to help with urgent needs after losing essential home services for over 5 days.
The Essential Household Contents Grant provides up to $5,300 to replace destroyed essential household items.
For uninsured owner-occupiers, the Structural Assistance Grant offers up to $50,000 for repairs to make a damaged home safe and habitable again.
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Can I access support and apply for grants outside the Community Recovery Hub?
Residents can contact the 24/7 Community Recovery Hotline at 1800 173 349 to get support and apply for grants. The Queensland Government’s disaster help website also provides information on accessing support and grants here.
Free counselling and support are available through a dedicated Lifeline support line. Call Lifeline via 1800 116 671 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily, or via 13 11 14 after hours.
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Published 24-February-2024
