Flood Information
This page contains a list of Fact Sheets, Forms, Links and Contact information to assist Ipswich Businesses on the Road to Recovery. Your Chamber working for Ipswich Businesses.
| Government Assistance | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Disaster Recovery Assist Transport & Logistics | Enterprise Connect:- Disaster Recover to Assist Transport and Logistics | http://www.enterpriseconnect.g... | 131 791 | More Information | 20-07-2011 |
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| Chamber | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Where are you now? | Stage 3 - Flood Recovery - Where are you now? | More Information | 03-05-2011 |
| Assistance available for your business | Disclaimer: The Chamber does not endorse any of these persons’ or businesses and strongly suggest that you check their credentials, relevant licence and registration details as appropriate and outline details of any costs involved before they provide any services to you and your business as they are not necessarily offering their services for free, however many are (and we are so grateful for their generosity). | More Information | 18-01-2011 | ||
| Business Recovery Information | Letter sent to all Ipswich Businesses on Chamber database | 3282 8688 | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| Flood Questionaire | Important information for Ipswich business - Help the Chamber help you and others! | http://ipswichchamber.org.au | 3282 8688 | More Information | 18-01-2011 |
| Flood Relief | Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Flood Recovery Flyer | 3282 8688 | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| Joint Initiative to Assist Ipswich Business | Media Release | 3282 8688 | More Information | 19-01-2011 | |
| Letter to all Businesses | Your Chamber’s quick and decisive response to the flood disaster means we have a range of important initiatives already in place to support Ipswich business. | More Information | 19-01-2011 | ||
| Media Release | Ipswich business praises Chamber’s recovery approach. | More Information | 24-01-2011 | ||
| Free Legal Assistance | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Free flood legal information and advice | Please find attached information in relation to Free flood legal information and advice | More Information | 19-05-2011 |
| Legal Help Application Form | More Information | 19-05-2011 | |||
| Agency Support | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Goodna Recovery Centre | 21 Queens Road, Goodna (Max Employment Offices) | Ian Twist 0420 405 706 | More Information | 21-01-2011 |
| Hannahs' Foundation School Books Appeal | This appeal is set up to aid the families in Qld Affected by the Christmas 2010 Floods. This state appeal is assisting families get their students back to school with the equipment and school books they need. Those needing assistance please fill out the details on the website link including the school in which to pick up supplies. We require your childs name and childs grades and school. Your school booklist wil be sent to the school. | http://hannahsfoundationappeal... | 20-01-2011 | ||
| Household supplies & clothing | CAMIRA SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE (Old Logan Rd Camira) People are invited to go to the centre and collect what they need. Presently there is more being given than taken. Please no more clothes required. If you know of anyone affected or have an email list please send the word that the centre is FULL of all sorts of things to GIVE AWAY. | 19-01-2011 | |||
| Payment Availability | Summary information about Flood relief payments that are available. | More Information | 28-01-2011 | ||
| QCOSS Flood Recovery Newsletter | This is the second special flood edition of QCOSS eNews. We hope to provide you with some reliable information that can help your organisation and in particular your service users in the recovery effort. This is even longer than the last one, so please use the links in the contents to help you navigate. | More Information | 28-01-2011 | ||
| Red Cross | Red Cross and other agencies continue in response and we are helping residents begin the road to recovery. Red Cross is operating in 25 locations across the state providing support at evacuation centres, recovery centres, information centres and providing outreach in affected communities. | http://www.redcross.org.au/our... | 19-01-2011 | ||
| Assistance | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Small business help offered | Article regarding State Government's 'First aid kit" for small businesses. Full details available in more information section | More Information | 16-02-2011 |
| Sport & Rec Disaster Recover Program | Please find following the link to the Sports and Rec Disaster Recovery Program which has now become available. | http://www.srq.qld.gov.au/Fund... | 16-02-2011 | ||
| Banking & Insurance | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Bank of Queensland | BOQ has announced a Rebuilding Communities Program to help many of the communities impacted by the floods get back on their feet. | http://www.boq.com.au/aboutus_... | 1800 079 866 | 20-01-2011 |
| Bendigo | Customer Help 1300 361 911 Insurance Claim Line 1300 550 194 Community Enterprise Foundation 1300 304 541 | 1300 361 911 | 18-01-2011 | ||
| Bendigo Bank Agribusiness | Southern and Central Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Bendigo Agribusiness has developed a range of options to assist our customers impacted by flooding. As with any situation of this type, Bendigo Agribusiness will not automatically implement any of these options as each customer’s situation will be different. | 1300 236 344 | More Information | 19-01-2011 | |
| Bendigo Bank Customers | Bendigo Bank has implemented a Flood Assistance Package for customers requiring assistance and has launched a Flood Appeal for Queensland and Victorian Flood Victims. | 1300 361 911 | More Information | 21-01-2011 | |
| Flood Insurance Hotline | This number might be useful for anyone having a problem with their insurance claims. QLD FLOOD INSURANCE HOTLINE | 1300 728 228 | 18-01-2011 | ||
| Members Equity | ME Bank is applying its customer hardship policy in response to the effects of the floods on homes and businesses. It helps to reduce the financial burden of customers who have suffered loss of property, employment or are in financial difficulties. | 1300 500 520 | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| National Australia | Business and agribusiness banking customers can apply for special dispensation in addition to packages for personal customers. | 1800 701 599 | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| Suncorp | As flood levels begin to recede, the reality of what has occured becomes agonisingly clear. Across our State, towns, cities, communities and homes have been affected in so many ways. We want to reassure Queenslanders that we are here to help you. Suncorp Bank Personal and Business customers affected may be eligible for financial assistance. | www.suncorpflood.com.au | 13 25 24 (Insurance Claims) 13 11 75 (Personal & Business Banking) | More Information | 18-01-2011 |
| Suncorp | Suncorp Information for flood impacted Agricultural, Commercial or Small Business Banking Customers. | www.suncorpflood.com.au | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| Westpac | Westpac Home and Contents Insurance policies provide flood cover, and we want you to know that assistance is just a phone call away. So if you’re impacted by the flooding, you may be eligible for emergency funding and temporary accommodation. | 1300 369 989 | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| Westpac Banking | Banking Relief Package for Business and Personal Customers | 1800 067 497 | More Information | 21-01-2011 | |
| Business Support & Advice | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Business Enterprise Centre - Ipswich Region | FREE information workshops in the Barry Jones Auditorium, South St, Ipswich at 10am daily (Monday to Friday) | http://www.becir.com.au | 3282 7999 | 18-01-2011 |
| Contacts | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Important Contacts | More Information | 19-01-2011 |
| Counselling | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Lifeline | Counselling Services | www.lccq.org.au | 13 11 14 | 18-01-2011 |
| Queensland Health | Most people involved in a traumatic incident experience some kind of emotional reaction. Although each person’s experience is different, there are a number of common responses that are experienced by the majority of those involved. It is reassuring to know that, even though these feelings can be very unpleasant, they are normal reactions in a normal person to an abnormal event. | http://www.health.qld.gov.au/f... | 19-01-2011 | ||
| Distaster Management | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Distaster management for Business information | This page includes some information on your obligations, entitlements, financial assistance and general advice on what you need to do to get your business back up and running as soon as possible following a natural disaster. | http://www.cciq.com.au/natural... | 14-04-2011 |
| Donations | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Mayor's Community Flood Appeal | Monetary Donations can be made at Council's Customer Service Centre at 143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich or any branch of the Bendigo Bank. They can also be posted to Ipswich City Council, PO Box 191 Ipswich. Cheques should be made payable to the Ipswich Mayor's Community Fund. For those making electronic transfers for the Ipswich Flood Appeal please use the following account: Bendigo Bank, BSB 633-000, Account 128672318, Account name: Ipswich Mayors Community Fund. Proceeds will go towards assisting both individuals and businesses get back on their feet. | 19-01-2011 |
| Early Warnings | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | The Australian Early Warning Network | The Australian Early Warning Network offers a free SMS, email and voice alerts service to subscribers with information about severe weather events thoughout Australia. | https://www1.ewn.com.au/user/l... | 21-01-2011 |
| Economic Impact | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Understanding the economic impact | Special Report. Queensland Floods - The Economic Impact. | http://www.ibisworld.com.au/co... | 19-01-2011 |
| Financial | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Sammut Bulow Accountants | The partners and staff at Sammut Bulow send our condolences to those of you who have been affected by the flooding and offer our support and assistance in any way we can. | More Information | 20-01-2011 |
| Funding | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Green Building Fund | Round 7 of the Green Building Fund is now open. Grants of between $50,000 and $500,000 are available, for up to half of the cost of retro-fitting and/or retro-commissioning a commercial office building, hotel or shopping centre to become more energy efficient and so reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Please find attached the Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. For more information and to review the Customer Information Guide please see the Green Building Fund page of the AusIndustry website. | http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/... | More Information | 16-02-2011 |
| Government | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Australian Government | Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment - QLD Flooding - December 2010/January 2011 | http://www.centrelink.gov.au/i... | Centrelink - phone 180 22 66 | More Information | 18-01-2011 |
| Australian Tax Office | Tax Relief/Delay | www.ato.gov.au | 1800 806 218 | More Information | 18-01-2011 |
| Cost Saving Business Recovery | INFORMATION FOR FLOOD AFFECTED BUSINESSES ABOUT ECO-EFFICIENCY, ASSISTANCE AND WHERE TO GET MORE INFORMATION A COST SAVING, CARBON REDUCING WAY TO RECOVER YOUR BUSINESS | More Information | 28-01-2011 | ||
| Ipswich City Council | Comprehensive Flood Assistance Info | More Information | 19-01-2011 | ||
| Ipswich City Council - Business Recovery Centre | A One-Stop-Shop for all your disaster relief information, grant info, volunteers for clean up and general business assistance to help you find the right information to get your business back up and running. Located in the Ipswich City Council Offices of Economic Development in South Street, Ipswich. | http://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/... | 3282 7999 | More Information | 18-01-2011 |
| Premier's Flood Relief Payment | Queenslanders affected by the recent devastating floods will receive one-off emergency payments in the first round of relief funding to be distributed from the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. The Chair of the committee responsible for the distribution of appeal funds, The Honourable Dr David Hamill AM, announced payments of $2,000 per adult and $1,000 per child. | More Information | 24-01-2011 | ||
| Qld Government - DEEDI | Grant Assistance for primary producers and small business | www.business.qld.gov.au | More Information | 18-01-2011 | |
| Qld Government - QRAA | Primary producers and small business owners who have suffered direct damage from recent flooding can apply for Special Disaster Flood Assistance grants of up to $5,000. A further grant of up to $20,000 is available depending on the extent of the damage. | www.qraa.qld.gov.au | 1800 623 946 | More Information | 19-01-2011 |
| Qld Govt Community Recovery | Community recovery and financial assistance is available for individuals and families in declared areas who have been flooded and are experiencing personal hardship as a result. The Queensland Government is working hard to ensure residents in the worst affected areas receive the support they need. | http://www.communityservices.q... | 1800 173 349 | 21-01-2011 | |
| IT Support | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | IT Hard Disk Drive Flood Damage | A message for anyone who has suffered flood damage to their computer equipment - if you have data you value, whether it be critical business data or photos of your kids, DON'T throw away the hard disk drive. | More Information | 28-01-2011 |
| Legalities | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | ASIC | We realise that circumstances such as natural disasters may make it difficult for you to meet your lodgement obligations to ASIC. | www.asic.gov.au | 1300 300 630 | More Information | 19-01-2011 |
| Other | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Discount on services | This website aims to link retailers and service providers who want to offer discounted products and services with flooded businesses and residents who need to purchase them. | http://www.flooddiscounts.com.... | 18-01-2011 |
| Flood Maps | View street map images of flood water inundation across Ipswich and Brisbane | http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-27... | 18-01-2011 | ||
| Rental Properties | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | RTA | Understanding legalities surrounding leases, contracts for rental accommodation that have suffered water inundation. | www.rta.qld.gov.au | 1300 366 311 | 19-01-2011 |
| Support assistance | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Tool Library - Habitat for Humanity | This Saturday, the 16th April Ipswich Habitat for Humanity opens its first “Tool Library” to help flood survivors who might have lost their tools and other equipment in the recent floods in Ipswich. The Tool Library is set up in the Car Park of the Ipswich State High School, Brassall, Ipswich (entrance via Hunter Street) and will operate from 8 am to 12 noon every Saturday morning with a range of tools and equipment available, such as a chain saws, hammers and saws, a whipper snipper, a mower, a guerney, drills etc. Some flood survivors may need tools to help them rebuild inside their homes, others might need garden implements to help them re-furbish outside in their yards. A phone call to Trevor on 3812 7889 or 0409 889 386 will ascertain if the Library is stocking something in particular that people need. A nominal refundable deposit will be taken, ID needs to be shown, and most things will have a 2 weeks limit on use before they need to be returned. Members of the Lions Club of Ipswich are working in partnership with Ipswich Habitat to provide the service of Librarians as one of their Projects to also help flood survivors, and they will be manning the Library from Saturday 30th April. | http://www.habitat.org.au | More Information | 18-04-2011 |
| Tradesmen | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Register to locate a contractor | Registry for Queensland Disasters. This registry allows RESIDENTS to conduct a search to locate a contractor to perform building work, a supplier or other services for your property. | http://www.bsadisasterrecovery... | 18-01-2011 |
| Tradies Wanted | In response to the widespread flooding in your region, Master Builders is seeking interest from builders and trade contractors who are available to perform repair work in the coming months. | http://www.masterbuilders.asn.... | 18-01-2011 | ||
| Tradies | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Disaster recovery tradies are ready to go on website | For full details regarding tradies database visit website or read article in more information section | www.buildingindustryonline.com... | 1300604 001 | More Information | 16-02-2011 |
| Utilities | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Energex | The storms and subsequent flooding of South East Queensland in January 2011 resulted in the loss of supply of electricity to more than 260,000 homes and business. | http://www.energex.com.au/netw... | 13 62 62 | 19-01-2011 |
| Optus | Optus has increased its support for customers affected by the Queensland floods by adding new measures to its existing assistance package. | http://www.optus.com.au/abouto... | 133 937 | More Information | 19-01-2011 |
| Origin Energy | Our thoughts are with our customers, families and friends who are affected by the floods. | https://www.originenergy.com.a... | 19-01-2011 | ||
| Telstra | Telstra is offering an assistance package for its residential and small business customers across Queensland* who have been evacuated from their homes or whose phone services have been affected by the recent storms and flooding. | 13 22 03 | More Information | 19-01-2011 | |
| Volunteering | |||||
| Assistance | Description | Weblink | Phone | Fact Sheet | Date | Volunteering in Ipswich | Go to one of Ipswich's Volunteer Registration Centres: Briggs Road Sports Reserve, Raceview and Camira Sports Reserve, Camira to register. | 20-01-2011 |