Disaster Recovery

January 2026 Flooding

You can drop into the Clermont Flood Recovery Hub at the Clermont Bowls Club, 20 Lime Street from 9am to 3pm daily for face-to-face help getting connected with support and services.

GIVIT

Council has partnered with GIVIT.org.au who match donations with community needs.

Donating money is the best way to help. You can donate money here: https://fundraise.givit.org.au/ex-tc-koji-flood-fundraiser

GIVIT’s website allows everyday Australians to see exactly what is required and donate easily, safely and effectively to those who need it. 

Corporate donations please contact QLD State Manager of GIVIT (Nick Waring) direct at 0493 087 830 ornick.waring@givit.org.au

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I donate items or services?

Donating money is the best way to help. 

If you have items you wish to donate to the community, simply:

1. Go to GIVIT.org.au

2. Search for the location you’d like to give to

3. Check if your item/service is listed

4. List your item or donate money towards the requested item

How does GIVIT work?

GIVIT works with trusted community organisations and government recovery agencies to match donation offers to requests from our community, removing the need for organisations to physically collected, sorted, stored and ultimately disposed of if unwanted. 

Donations made to GIVIT.org.au will be logged in GIVIT’s online warehouse and immediately made available to our local organisations supporting impacted people.

This significantly reduces the administrative and financial burden for organisations. It also relieves the need to redirect valuable resources away from critical response and recovery activities.

Can I donate elsewhere?

At this crucial time, it is important to not overwhelm on-the-ground charities. 

Please don’t donate unsolicited goods to Council or the Recovery Hub. Donating through GIVIT ensures your generosity meets real need and supports local recovery.

Check GIVIT’s website over the coming days and weeks to see exactly what is needed.

Please only donate high quality goods. Let’s give exactly what is needed while respecting the dignity of the recipient by only giving quality donations.

Where does the money donated through GIVIT go?

100% of publicly donated money received by GIVIT will be used to purchase what’s needed by our people and communities impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Koji. 

GIVIT purchases from local providers to support the local economy as it recovers, wherever possible.

Organisations in need

If you are an organisation impacted by the emergency and require access to donated goods and services for your service or for residents, please register for the free service via GIVIT’s website GIVIT.org.au

FREE cleaning kits, hygiene packs & food hampers

FREE cleaning kits, hygiene packs & food hampers available for flood‑affected residents.

 CWA Hall, 28 Sirius Street, Clermont

  • Tuesday 20 January | 12pm–2pm
  • Open daily after from 10am–12 noon

 - One per person
 - Flood‑affected residents only

With thanks to our incredible community partners for making this possible, Clermont Community Housing & Other Services Inc, Queensland Country Women’s Association Clermont Branch and Foodbank Queensland.

 

Agribusiness support

If your farm, small business or non-profit has incurred disaster damage, take photos that demonstrate the location, nature, and extent of the damage. You will need these to completeQueensland Government’s Disaster Impact Survey and apply for QRIDA assistance. QRIDA is currently offering Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants - visit the link for eligibility and funding details.

 

 

Indigenous support

The Disaster Recovery Quick Response Grants program has been established to assist any Indigenous corporation whose property has been directly affected by a declared natural disaster, such as a flood, bushfire, or cyclone. Visit the website for eligibility and funding details.

 

 

Individual support

Contact the Queensland Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 or visit the Community Recovery web pageAssistance may include:

  • Personal Hardship Assistance and disaster recovery payments
  • Low-interest disaster assistance loans for small businesses and primary producers
  • Access to Community Recovery Officers and recovery services

Mental health and wellbeing support

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
  • 13 YARN (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support): 13 92 76
  • Queensland Community Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349

Small business support

Information on resources available to small businesses:

Please complete the Queensland Government’s Disaster Impact Survey for small businesses and non-profits. This survey helps assess the extent of the disaster damage and fast track disaster relief.

Sporting organisation support

Applications are now open for disaster recovery grants. Sport and not-for-profit racing organisations impacted by recent floods or severe storms may apply for up to $5,000 through the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program to help get facilities back up and running.