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Flood Relief  & Assistance


Thinking and praying for everyone across the parish, Brisbane, South East Queensland and Northern NSW who are suffering in so many ways at present.

Please find below some links which may be useful, whether you are seeking assistance or would like to help in some way.  This page will be added to during the coming months.
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VINNIES FLOOD APPEAL
If you are in need of support, please contact Vinnies on ​1800 846 643 
 
If you would like to donate please click on the button below.
Donate to Vinnies Flood Appeal
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Please scroll to the bottom of the page for more ideas on how you can help......
Government Financial Assistance Options
Residents impacted may be eligible for financial assistance, including:
  • (Australian Government) Services Australia Disaster Payments: $1,000 per adult, or $400 for each child younger than 16 (Not income or asset tested; conditions may apply)
    South East Queensland Floods, February 2022 - Natural disaster - Services Australia
  • Emergency Hardship Assistance grants: Up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more (Not income or asset tested)
    Emergency hardship assistance | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Essential Services Hardship Assistance grants: $150 per person or up to $750 for a family of five or more (Not income or asset tested)
    Essential services hardship assistance grant | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Essential Household Contents grants: Up to $1,765 for single adults and up to $5,300 for couples/families (Conditions apply)
    Essential household contents grant | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Structural Assistance grants: Up to $10,995 for single adults and up to $14,685 for couples/families (Conditions apply)
    Structural assistance grant | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Essential Services Safety and Reconnection grant: Covering inspection up to $200, and repairs up to $4,200 (Conditions apply)
    Essential services safety and reconnection grant | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Transport and motoring assistance (Conditions apply)
    Transport and motoring assistance | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)

​Anyone impacted by the flooding event can apply for housing assistance, including home owners and private renters. Contact the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 or go to the Queensland Government disaster portal for further information. 
Rebuilding & Cleaning Up

  • Reconnecting electricity & water
    Utilities contacts | Emergency services and safety | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Replacing lost or destroyed documents
    Replacing lost or destroyed documents | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Recovering important records
    Replacing lost or destroyed documents | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Returning home after a flood
    ​Rebuilding, cleaning when you return home after a disaster (www.qld.gov.au)
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​QLD Health Support
Queensland Health has made many resources available to support those affected experiencing physical or mental health impacts. You can find further information on the resources by clicking the links below.

Mental Health & Well Being
  • Resources for families after a disaster
    Resources for families after a disaster | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Mental health support
    Mental health and wellbeing | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Managing stress after a disaster
    Managing stress after a disaster | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Impact of relationships after a disaster
    Family relationships after a disaster | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)

Physical Health
  • Safe use of plumbing and water facilities and food after a flood
    Plumbing and water use | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Floodwater contamination
    Floodwater contamination | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Bacterial Infections
    Bacterial infections | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Safe disposal of chemicals/poisons after flooding
    Drugs and poison disposal | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
  • Cleaning Mould
    Mould | Community support | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)​

Can You Help?


Thinking and praying for everyone across the parish, Brisbane, South East Queensland and Northern NSW who are suffering in so many ways at present.

Please find below some links which may be useful if you would like to help in some way.  This page will be added to during the coming months.
​
Vinnies Flood Appeal
If you would like to donate please click on the button below.
Donate to Vinnies Flood Appeal
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GIVIT - Donation of Whitegoods, Appliances, Furnishings, etc.
Donating/whitegoods/appliances so it gets to those in need - GIVIT
​​https://www.givit.org.au/appeals/givit-together/queensland-flood-appeal

Corinda graceville catholic parish

Parish Priest: Fr Mark Percival
​​18 Clewley Street, Corinda QLD 4075
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm
Phone: 07 3362 8777
Email: corindagraceville@bne.catholic.net.au
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  • OUR PARISH
    • History of our Parish
    • Our Parish Prayer
    • Our Churches
    • Pastoral Council
    • Finance Council
    • Safeguarding
    • Columbarium
    • Religious Sisters
    • Schools & Childcare
  • MASS & PRAYER
    • Mass Times
    • Fr Mark's Homilies
    • Children's Liturgy
  • GROUPS & MINISTRIES
    • Faith Education
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Pastoral Ministries
    • Practical
    • Schools & Childcare
    • Becoming a Volunteer
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • First Communion
    • Holy Orders / Ordination
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation / Penance
    • RCIA
    • Sacramental Program
  • CHILDREN & YOUTH
    • Sacramental Program
    • Schools & Childcare
    • School Masses
    • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
    • Children's Liturgy
    • Youth Group
    • Safeguarding
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • Newsletters & Homilies
    • Parish Videos
    • Parish Calendar
  • CONTACTS & LINKS
    • Contact & Location Info
    • STAY CONNECTED
    • Schools & Childcare
    • Brisbane West Deanery
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
    • Privacy Policy
    • Professional Standards Office
    • Centacare
    • Useful Links
    • Census & Information Update
    • Flood Assistance